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legen

класть

Meaning of legen

etwas an einen bestimmten Ort oder in eine bestimmte Position bringen

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DE[ˈleːɡən]
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Related words worth learning together

anbringen
To attach or mount something onto a surface; often used for signs, devices, or decorations.
befestigen
To fasten or secure something so it does not move.
hinlegen
To lay something down horizontally; also used for a person lying down.
platzieren
To place something in a specific position, often deliberately or precisely.
setzen
To set or place in a seated or upright position; often used for people, but also for objects.
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A
🇩🇪de
anbringen

To attach or mount something onto a surface; often used for signs, devices, or decorations.

A1Rarely
B
🇩🇪de
befestigen

To fasten or secure something so it does not move.

A1Often
H
🇩🇪de
hinlegen

To lay something down horizontally; also used for a person lying down.

A1Very Often
P
🇩🇪de
platzieren

To place something in a specific position, often deliberately or precisely.

A1Rarely
🇩🇪de

To set or place in a seated or upright position; often used for people, but also for objects.

A1Very Often
🇩🇪de

To put something in an upright position; usually for objects that stand on a surface.

A1Very Often

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etwas an einen bestimmten Ort oder in eine bestimmte Position bringen

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