No. 472 in Danish
lægger
The Danish word "lægger" means "puts" or "places."
In a sentence
Han lægger bogen på bordet.
He is placing the book on the table.
Verbal usage of 'lægger' to indicate the act of positioning something.
Hun lægger meget tid i sit arbejde.
She devotes a lot of time to her work.
Metaphorical usage of 'lægger' to imply investment in an activity.
Jeg lægger mig på sofaen for en pause.
I lie down on the sofa for a rest.
Reflexive form of 'lægger' showing the action of reclining oneself.
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