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lægge
to put / lay
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Forms of lægge
- Present
- lægger
- Past
- lagde
- Perfect
- har lagt
verbto put / lay
A transitive verb, meaning it requires an object. Often confused with 'ligge'.
lægge in a sentence
Jeg lægger bogen på bordet.
I put the book on the table.
Læg dig ned!
Lie down!
Hun lagde tøjet sammen.
She folded the clothes.