VERB
liegen/ˈliːɡŋ̍/to lie; to be situated
liegen is a German verb that means to lie or to be situated. 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(position, rest)
a.to be lying (on a surface)
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.—The book is lying on the table.
2.to be situated or located(location, geography)
a.to be situated (place, city, building)
Berlin liegt in Deutschland.—Berlin is located in Germany.
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 or to be situated. 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.
