legen/ˈleːɡŋ̩/to lay; to put; to place
legen is a German verb that means to lay, to put, or to place. It is pronounced /ˈleːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte" and the past participle is "gelegt".
Definitions
1.to put or place something so that it lies flat or horizontally(placing something in a horizontal position)
a.to put something down lying flat
Kannst du bitte das Buch auf den Tisch legen?—Can you please lay the book on the table?
2.to invest or deposit (money, eggs, data, etc.)(money, data, etc.; figurative use)
a.to deposit or invest something in a particular place
Sie legt jeden Monat etwas Geld zur Seite.—She puts some money aside every month.
3.to produce, especially eggs (biology)(animals; esp. birds)
a.to lay eggs
Die Henne legt jeden Tag ein Ei.—The hen lays an egg every day.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | legen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lege |
| Present (du) | legst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | legt |
| Preterite (ich) | legte |
| Participle II | gelegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | legte |
| Imperative (singular) | lege |
| Imperative (plural) | legt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "legen" mean in English?
- "legen" means to lay, to put, or to place. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "legen"?
- "legen" is pronounced /ˈleːɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "legen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "legen" is "gelegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "legen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "legen" becomes "legte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "legen"?
- "legen" is a verb in German.
