Liegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Liegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "lie", "be lying" or "be located".

Essential properties of "liegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: liegen
Simple past: lag
Participle: gelegen

irregularintransitive

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 "liegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be in a horizontal or reclined position"

Definition: "To be in a horizontal or reclined position."
Translation(s): lie, be lying
Synonym(s): sich befinden, sich hinlegen
Antonym(s): stehen, sitzen
Related word(s): liegenbleiben, hinlegen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er liegt auf dem Sofa und liest ein Buch.He lies on the sofa and reads a book.
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.The book lies on the table.
Ich liege gern im Bett und höre Musik.I like to lie in bed and listen to music.

2.) "To be located or situated"

Definition: "To be located or situated in a specific place."
Translation(s): be located, be situated, lie
Synonym(s): Befinden, Sein
Related word(s): Liegenbleiben, Liegenlassen

📝 Some usage examples:

Berlin liegt in Deutschland.Berlin is located in Germany.
Das Hotel liegt direkt am Strand.The hotel is located directly on the beach.
Das Dorf liegt in einem Tal.The village is located in a valley.

3.) "To be caused by or attributed to"

Definition: "To be caused by or attributed to something."
Translation(s): be due to, be caused by, be attributable to
Synonym(s): verursacht werden, Resultieren
Related word(s): liegenlassen, liegenbleiben

📝 Some usage examples:

Es liegt am Wetter, dass wir nicht rausgehen können.It is due to the weather that we cannot go out.
Das Problem liegt an der schlechten Organisation.The problem is due to poor organization.
Der Misserfolg liegt an mangelnder Vorbereitung.The failure is due to lack of preparation.

4.) "To be in a specific state"

Definition: "To be in a specific state or condition."
Translation(s): be in, be in a state of
Synonym(s): sich befinden, Verweilen
Related word(s): liegenlassen, liegenbleiben

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Kranke liegt im Bett.The patient is in bed.
Die Stadt liegt in Trümmern nach dem Erdbeben.The city lies in ruins after the earthquake.
Das Schiff liegt im Hafen.The ship is in the harbor.

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