liegend

lying; recumbent

English translations

  1. 01

    lying

  2. 02

    prone

Word details

German meaning
In horizontaler Position, sich in einer flachen Lage befindend.
English meaning
Lying down
Synonym
waagerecht, horizontal
German example
Er entspannte sich liegend auf dem Sofa.
English example
He relaxed lying down on the sofa.

Example sentences with “liegend”

  1. Die liegende Statue ist alt. (The reclining statue is old.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'liegend' the participle of 'liegen'?

Yes, it is the present participle of 'liegen' (to lie).