No. 1,103 in German
legt
"Legt" means "lays" or "places" in English.
In a sentence
Er legt den Stift auf den Tisch.
He places the pen on the table.
In this sentence, 'legt' refers to the action of placing something in a flat position.
Das Team legt großen Wert auf Qualität.
The team places great importance on quality.
Here, 'legt' is used metaphorically, meaning to attribute or assign importance to something.
Sie legt sich nach der Arbeit oft ins Bett.
She often lies down in bed after work.
In this context, 'legt' describes positioning oneself, specifically the act of lying down.
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