VERB
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 lay or put something (in a horizontal position)(placement, putting down)
a.to put something somewhere (esp. carefully or deliberately)
Er legt das Buch auf den Tisch.—He puts the book on the table.
b.to lay (an object or oneself) down
Sie legt das Baby ins Bett.—She lays the baby in the bed.
2.to lay (eggs)(animals, especially birds)
a.for birds or reptiles: to produce 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.
