Hinlegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hinlegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "lie down", "put down" or "lay down".

Essential properties of "hinlegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hinlegen
  • Simple past: legte hin
  • Participle: hingelegt

See full conjugation of hinlegen

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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 "hinlegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Place horizontally; lie down"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde mich jetzt hinlegen und ein Nickerchen machen.I'm going to lie down now and take a nap.
  2. Bitte legen Sie das Buch auf den Tisch hin.Please lay the book down on the table.
  3. Er legte den Stift hin und stand auf.He put the pen down and stood up.

2.) "Spend a significant amount of money"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Für das Auto musste er viel Geld hinlegen.He had to shell out a lot of money for the car.
  2. Sie legte eine große Summe für das Haus hin.She paid a large sum for the house.
  3. Er legt jedes Jahr viel für Urlaub hin.He spends a lot on vacation every year.

3.) "Deliver a notable performance/achievement"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat gestern eine beeindruckende Leistung hingelegt.He delivered an impressive performance yesterday.
  2. Die Band legte einen tollen Auftritt hin.The band put on a great show.
  3. Sie legte bei der Prüfung eine gute Note hin.She achieved a good grade on the exam.
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