hinterlegen/ˌhɪntɐˈleːɡn̩/to deposit; to lodge; to file
hinterlegen is a German verb that means to deposit, to lodge, or to file. It is pronounced /ˌhɪntɐˈleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hinterlegte" and the past participle is "hinterlegt".
Definitions
1.to leave something (money, documents, valuables) officially with an authority or institution(money/documents, official context)
a.to deposit money or documents at a bank, court or other institution for safekeeping or authentication
Die Kaution muss vor Einzug beim Vermieter hinterlegt werden.—The deposit must be lodged with the landlord before moving in.
b.to file or store something (information, code, etc.) with an official entity for a specific purpose
Das Passwort ist zur Sicherheit beim Systemadministrator hinterlegt.—The password has been filed with the system administrator for safety.
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, to lodge, or to file. 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.
