Translation of lay into German
Verb
responsibility
impose or apply as a burden- They lay a tax on all imports..Sie haben eine Steuer auf alle Importe auferlegt
Adjective
non-professional
not belonging to a particular profession- He offered some lay advice on the matter..Er bot einige laienhafte Ratschläge zu der Angelegenheit an
religion
not part of the clergy or religious order- He is a lay member of the church.Er ist ein weltliches Mitglied der Kirche.
Noun
relationship
- He was just a lay, nothing serious.Er war nur ein flüchtiger Partner, nichts Ernstes.
Expressions with lay: examples in English and translations in German
Images of lay
(nautical) Schlagrichtung
Synonyms and analogies of lay in English
Examples of lay in a sentence
Gently, she lay the baby in the crib. Workers lay the bricks for the new wall. They lay the foundation for the building. The government will lay new regulations on the industry. They lay penalties on late submissions. The turtle will lay its eggs on the beach.
Birds lay eggs in nests to protect them. He decided to lay $100 on the underdog. They lay a small amount on each game. Her lay perspective provided a fresh viewpoint. The book was written for a lay audience. She attended the lay conference last weekend. The lay perspective is often different from clergy. She considered him just a lay, not a boyfriend. In college, he was known as a lay, not a lover. The designer adjusted the lay of the interface. Check the lay of the tiles before grouting. Each partner got their lay after the project. The lay from the investment was substantial. The bard composed a lay for the royal court. A beautiful lay was performed by the choir during the ceremony. The farmer was pleased with the duck's lay this year. Observing the turtle's lay was a unique experience. The sailor checked the lay before setting sail. Understanding the lay is crucial for knot tying.
flat position
rest in a horizontal position on a surface- He likes to lie on the grass.Er mag es, auf dem Gras zu liegen.
maps
be placed or situated in a location- The village lies in the valley.Das Dorf liegt im Tal.
deception
intentionally false statement meant to deceive- He told a lie to avoid trouble.Er erzählte eine Lüge, um Ärger zu vermeiden.
resting state
- The lie of the land was uneven.Die Lage des Landes war uneben.
sports
terrain and conditions around a golf ball- The lie of the ball was challenging.Die Lage des Balls war herausfordernd.
Expressions with lie: examples in English and translations in German
Translations of "lay" in Context ordered by category and frequency
These training sessions lay a foundation for safe practices in the laboratory.
Diese Schulungen legen die Grundlagen für sicheres Arbeiten im Labor.
His bucket and spade lay forgotten as he chased the seagulls.
Sein Sandspielzeug blieb vergessen liegen, als er die Möwen jagte.
Two men can lay one football field per day with this machine.
Zwei Mann verlegen mit dieser Maschine ein Fußballfeld pro Tag.
You lay those down, you may not get 'em back.
Wenn Sie die hinlegen, gibt es vielleicht kein Zurück.
With the apprenticeship you lay the cornerstone for your professional future.
Mit der Ausbildung wird der Grundstein für die berufliche Zukunft gelegt.
Let's take some time to get the lay of the land first.
Lass uns zuerst etwas Zeit nehmen, um die Lage zu sondieren.
He quickly grasped the lay of the land during his first visit to the valley.
Er erkannte schnell die Beschaffenheit der Gegend bei seinem ersten Besuch im Tal.
Other translations for lay:
- lag
lay: Examples and translations in context
By saving regularly, you lay the groundwork for a secure retirement.
Durch regelmäßiges Sparen legen Sie den Grundstein für eine sichere Rente.
By drafting a clear plan, we lay the first stone of success.
Mit einem klaren Plan legen wir den Grundstein für unseren Erfolg.
These early meetings will lay the groundwork for a successful product launch.
Diese frühen Meetings werden den Grundstein für einen erfolgreichen Produktstart legen.
These negotiations could lay the groundwork for a long-awaited peace agreement.
Diese Verhandlungen könnten den Grundstein für ein lang ersehntes Friedensabkommen legen.
If they lay hands upon him, the situation could quickly turn violent.
Wenn sie Hand an ihn legen, könnte die Situation schnell gewalttätig werden.
The bodyguard intervened before anyone could lay hands upon the politician.
Der Leibwächter griff ein, bevor jemand Hand an den Politiker legen konnte.
This partnership will lay the groundwork for future projects with international partners.
Diese Partnerschaft wird den Grundstein für zukünftige Projekte mit internationalen Partnern legen.
She learned that hummingbirds lay eggs with a remarkably thin eggshell.
Sie erfuhr, dass Kolibris Eier mit bemerkenswert dünnen Eierschalen legen.
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