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legen

put

Meaning of legen

etwas an einen bestimmten Ort oder in eine bestimmte Position bringen

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DE[ˈleːɡən]
put
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legen belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

legenput
kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
setzenset
entfernenremove

legen synonyms

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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How to pronounce legen and what this word means

legen means put. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce legen

[ˈleːɡən]

legen translation

put

legen transcription

[ˈleːɡən]

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legen meaning: what does it mean?

etwas an einen bestimmten Ort oder in eine bestimmte Position bringen

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