This is the 5432nd most frequent Dutch word.
leyen
"Leyen" is not a standard Dutch word; it may be a misspelling or dialect. Please clarify the term.
Here, 'leyen' is used to mean 'to lay' or 'to place something', demonstrating its literal meaning of placing an object in a location.
De monnik besloot het manuscript te leyen op het altaar.
The monk decided to lay the manuscript on the altar.
In this sentence, 'leyen' refers to 'laying out' or explaining a concept thoroughly, showing its metaphorical usage in problem-solving contexts.
We moeten dit probleem goed leyen om een oplossing te vinden.
We must lay out this problem well to find a solution.
Here, 'leyen' again denotes physically placing something, emphasizing its applicability in everyday actions regarding spatial arrangement.