hinlegen/ˈhɪnˌleːɡn̩/to lay down; to put down; (colloquial) to achieve
hinlegen is a German verb that means to lay down, to put down, or (colloquial) to achieve. It is pronounced /ˈhɪnˌleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte hin" and the past participle is "hingelegt".
Definitions
1.to put or lay something in a lying position(placing object)
a.to set or place something (usually on a surface)
Kannst du das Buch bitte auf den Tisch hinlegen?—Can you please put the book on the table?
2.to position oneself to lie down(positioning oneself)
a.to get into a lying position (oneself)
Ich werde mich kurz hinlegen, weil ich müde bin.—I'm going to lie down for a bit because I'm tired.
3.to accomplish or achieve (often a notable performance or sum)(colloquial, achievement/performance)
a.to deliver or achieve (e.g., time, performance, amount, payment)
Er hat gestern im Training eine neue Bestzeit hingelegt.—He set a new personal best in training yesterday.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | hinlegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lege hin |
| Present (du) | legst hin |
| Present (er/sie/es) | legt hin |
| Preterite (ich) | legte hin |
| Participle II | hingelegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | legte hin |
| Imperative (singular) | lege hin |
| Imperative (plural) | legt hin |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hinlegen" mean in English?
- "hinlegen" means to lay down, to put down, or (colloquial) to achieve. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "hinlegen"?
- "hinlegen" is pronounced /ˈhɪnˌleːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "hinlegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "hinlegen" is "hingelegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "hinlegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "hinlegen" becomes "legte hin" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "hinlegen"?
- "hinlegen" is a verb in German.
