VERB
hinterlegen/ˌhɪntɐˈleːɡn̩/to deposit; to leave (something for safekeeping)
hinterlegen is a German verb that means to deposit or to leave (something for safekeeping). It is pronounced /ˌhɪntɐˈleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hinterlegte" and the past participle is "hinterlegt".
Definitions
1.to deposit (something valuable or required, e.g., money, documents) at a specific place for safekeeping or as security(finance, official)
a.to deposit money or documents at an authority, office, or bank for a specific purpose
Sie mussten eine Kaution bei der Behörde hinterlegen.—They had to deposit a security deposit with the authority.
b.to leave something for safekeeping, especially as a requirement or guarantee
Bitte hinterlegen Sie Ihren Schlüssel an der Rezeption.—Please leave your key at reception.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | hinterlegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | hinterlege |
| Present (du) | hinterlegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hinterlegt |
| Preterite (ich) | hinterlegte |
| Participle II | hinterlegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hinterlegte |
| Imperative (singular) | hinterlege |
| Imperative (plural) | hinterlegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hinterlegen" mean in English?
- "hinterlegen" means to deposit or to leave (something for safekeeping). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "hinterlegen"?
- "hinterlegen" is pronounced /ˌhɪntɐˈleːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "hinterlegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "hinterlegen" is "hinterlegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "hinterlegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "hinterlegen" becomes "hinterlegte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "hinterlegen"?
- "hinterlegen" is a verb in German.
