Verlegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verlegen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to misplace", "to lose" or "to postpone". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "verlegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: verlegen
  • Simple past: verlegte
  • Participle: verlegt

See full conjugation of verlegen

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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 "verlegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To misplace something"

"Verlegen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe meine Brille verlegt und kann sie nicht finden.I have misplaced my glasses and can't find them.
  2. Wo hast du die Autoschlüssel verlegt?Where did you misplace the car keys?
  3. Sie hat ihre Unterlagen verlegt und sucht überall danach.She has misplaced her documents and is looking for them everywhere.

2.) "To change the location or date of something"

"Verlegen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Konferenz wurde auf nächste Woche verlegt.The conference was postponed to next week.
  2. Wir müssen den Termin verlegen, da ich krank bin.We have to reschedule the appointment because I'm sick.
  3. Das Unternehmen hat seinen Hauptsitz nach Berlin verlegt.The company has relocated its headquarters to Berlin.

3.) "To publish a book or printed material"

"Verlegen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Dieser Verlag verlegt hauptsächlich Kinderbücher.This publishing house mainly publishes children's books.
  2. Wann wird dein neues Buch verlegt?When will your new book be published?
  3. Sie verlegt ihre Gedichte in einem kleinen Verlag.She publishes her poems in a small publishing house.

4.) "To install or lay something permanently"

"Verlegen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir lassen neue Rohre im Haus verlegen.We are having new pipes laid in the house.
  2. Der Elektriker wird die Kabel verlegen.The electrician will lay the cables.
  3. Sie haben einen neuen Teppich im Wohnzimmer verlegt.They have laid a new carpet in the living room.

5.) "To feel uncomfortable or embarrassed"

"Verlegen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er war sehr verlegen, als er vor der Klasse sprechen musste.He was very embarrassed when he had to speak in front of the class.
  2. Sie wurde verlegen, als alle sie anstarrten.She became embarrassed when everyone stared at her.
  3. Warum bist du so verlegen? Es ist doch alles in Ordnung.Why are you so embarrassed? Everything is fine.
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