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“attach” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaɪ̯ˌleːgn̩/

Example

Ich lege die Datei der E-Mail bei.

I am attaching the file to the email.

Illustration for beilegen (attach)

How to say “attach” in German

“Attach” in German is beilegen.

Something joins the main item for delivery, or an unresolved issue is put away by mutual agreement.

Full entry for beilegen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with beilegen

Die Firma legte den Rechtsstreit bei.

The company settled the legal dispute.

Tips for using beilegen

  • Beilegen takes a dative recipient with the sense of enclosing, as in 'Ich lege dem Brief eine Kopie bei'; the enclosed item is the accusative object.

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