English–German
“put down” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɪnˌleːgən/
Example
Ich lege die Tasse hin.
I put the cup down.
How to say “put down” in German
“Put down” in German is hinlegen.
A hand guides a flat object toward a resting place, or a person lowers the body into a lying position.
Example sentences with hinlegen
Sie legt das Buch vorsichtig auf den Stuhl hin.
She carefully puts the book down on the chair.
Tips for using hinlegen
- In a main clause, 'hin' separates from the verb, as in 'Ich lege die Tasse hin', but it stays attached in the infinitive 'hinlegen'.
Other German words for “put down”
Bitte stell das Gepäck ab.
Please put the luggage down.
Er legt das Buch nieder.
He puts the book down.