Niederlegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Niederlegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to lay down", "to put down" or "to place".

Essential properties of "niederlegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: niederlegen
  • Simple past: legte nieder
  • Participle: niedergelegt

See full conjugation of niederlegen

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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 "niederlegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To place something down"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Buch auf den Tisch niedergelegt.He laid the book on the table.
  2. Sie niederlegte die Blumen vorsichtig auf den Boden.She carefully laid the flowers on the ground.
  3. Bitte niederlegen Sie Ihre Waffen.Please lay down your weapons.

2.) "To resign from a position"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Präsident hat sein Amt niedergelegt.The president resigned from his office.
  2. Sie niederlegte ihre Position als Vorsitzende.She resigned her position as chairwoman.
  3. Er hat beschlossen, sein Mandat niederzulegen.He decided to resign his mandate.
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