Nachlegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachlegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "add more", "replenish" or "put more on".

Essential properties of "nachlegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: nachlegen
  • Simple past: legte nach
  • Participle: nachgelegt

See full conjugation of nachlegen

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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 "nachlegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Add more, replenish"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste noch einmal nachlegen, weil das Feuer fast aus war.He had to add more because the fire was almost out.
  2. Sie hat beim Spielkarten nachgelegt, um zu gewinnen.She played another card in the game to win.
  3. Der Koch hat mehr Gewürze in die Suppe nachgelegt.The cook added more spices to the soup.

2.) "Increase effort, step up"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem ersten Versuch musste er nachlegen.After the first attempt, he had to step up his game.
  2. Das Team hat in der zweiten Halbzeit nachgelegt.The team stepped up in the second half.
  3. Sie hat bei der Prüfung nachgelegt, um eine bessere Note zu bekommen.She stepped up her effort in the exam to get a better grade.
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