Lehnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Lehnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "lean", "recline" or "rest against".

Essential properties of "lehnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: lehnen
  • Simple past: lehnte
  • Participle: gelehnt

See full conjugation of lehnen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "lehnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lean or recline against something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er lehnte sich gegen die Wand.He leaned against the wall.
  2. Sie lehnte ihren Kopf an seine Schulter.She leaned her head on his shoulder.
  3. Das Fahrrad lehnte am Zaun.The bicycle leaned against the fence.

2.) "To reject or refuse something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er lehnte das Angebot höflich ab.He politely rejected the offer.
  2. Sie lehnte es ab, an der Veranstaltung teilzunehmen.She refused to participate in the event.
  3. Der Vorschlag wurde vom Komitee gelehnt.The proposal was rejected by the committee.

3.) "To be in an inclined position"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Turm von Pisa lehnt sich zur Seite.The Leaning Tower of Pisa leans to the side.
  2. Die Säule lehnte gefährlich nach vorne.The column leaned dangerously forward.
  3. Das Bild an der Wand lehnte leicht nach links.The picture on the wall leaned slightly to the left.
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