No. 1,882 in Swedish

läggas

"Läggas" means "to be laid" or "to be placed" in English.

In a sentence

Boken ska läggas på bordet.
The book shall be placed on the table.
The word 'läggas' is used in a passive construction to indicate that the book is being placed.
Planen måste läggas fram för granskning.
The plan must be presented for review.
In this sentence, 'läggas' forms part of a passive structure suggesting the plan is being submitted or brought forward.
Ansvarsområdena kan läggas om med tiden.
The responsibilities can be restructured over time.
The word 'läggas' here implies alteration or adjustment in a passive sense regarding the responsibilities.

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