VERB
liegen/ˈliːɡŋ̍/to lie (in a position); to be situated; to be (in a state or condition)
liegen is a German verb that means to lie (in a position), to be situated, or to be (in a state or condition). It is pronounced /ˈliːɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lag" and the past participle is "gelegen".
Definitions
1.to be in a horizontal or resting position(location)
a.to be located (physically resting on a surface)
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.—The book is lying on the table.
2.to be situated or located (geographically)(geography)
a.to be found/located somewhere
Berlin liegt im Osten Deutschlands.—Berlin is located in eastern Germany.
3.to be in a certain state or condition(state/condition)
a.to be in a particular situation
Das Problem liegt bei der Organisation.—The problem lies with the organization.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | liegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | liege |
| Present (du) | liegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | liegt |
| Preterite (ich) | lag |
| Participle II | gelegen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | läge |
| Imperative (singular) | lieg |
| Imperative (plural) | liegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "liegen" mean in English?
- "liegen" means to lie (in a position), to be situated, or to be (in a state or condition). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "liegen"?
- "liegen" is pronounced /ˈliːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "liegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "liegen" is "gelegen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "liegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "liegen" becomes "lag" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "liegen"?
- "liegen" is a verb in German.
