Definition
legen — to put / to lay (down)
Conjugation
Regular verb. legen = to place horizontally (transitive). Contrasts with liegen (to lie — intransitive).
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | lege |
| du | legst |
| er/sie/es | legt |
| wir | legen |
| ihr | legt |
| sie/Sie | legen |
Examples
- Leg das Buch auf den Tisch. — Put the book on the table.
- Sie legt das Kind ins Bett. — She puts the child to bed.
- Ich lege mich kurz hin. — I’ll lie down for a moment.
Notes
The legen/liegen pair: legen (to lay, transitive + Akk) vs. liegen (to lie, intransitive). sich hinlegen = to lie down. ablegen = to take off (coat). vorlegen = to present/submit.