lying flat

ˈlaɪɪŋ flæt
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Translation of lying flat into German

Adjective

1.

physical position

in a horizontal position without elevation
flach eben waagerecht
  • The book was lying flat on the table.Das Buch lag flach auf dem Tisch.
2.

metaphorical state

inactive or passive, avoiding stress
  • He spent the weekend lying flat, doing nothing.Er verbrachte das Wochenende flach liegend, ohne etwas zu tun.
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Synonyms and analogies of lying flat in English

Examples of lying flat in a sentence

  • The painting was lying flat on the floor.
  • She prefers lying flat rather than facing challenges.
  • His approach to life is lying flat, avoiding stress.
lie flat
US: /laɪ ˈflæt/
lain flatlay flat
Verbal expression
1.

posture

rest with the whole body level on a surface
flach liegen sich ausgestreckt hinlegen
  • Lie flat on the mat and relax your shoulders.Leg dich flach auf die Matte und entspanne die Schultern.
2.

lifestyle

stop trying hard and accept a passive simple lifestyle
sich ins Passive zurückziehen sich aufs Nichtstun verlegen
  • Many young workers choose to lie flat instead of chasing promotion.Viele junge Arbeitnehmer entscheiden sich dafür, einen minimalistischen, ehrgeizlosen Lebensstil zu führen, statt einer Beförderung hinterherzujagen.

Translations of "lying flat" in Context ordered by category and frequency

flach

The baby fell asleep peacefully while lying flat in the crib.

Das Baby schlief friedlich ein, während es flach in der Wiege lag.

liegend

Please, note that the brushes should always dry lying flat.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Pinsel immer liegend getrocknet werden.

flachliegend

Easy handling, lying flat and optionally with zipper,

Einfaches Handling, flachliegend und optional mit Zipper,

flaches Liegen

Not bending or lying flat for several hours after eating

Kein Bücken oder flaches Liegen für mehrere Stunden nach dem Essen

liegende Wohnung

A little backwards lying flat; conveys much peace and quiet.

Ein wenig nach hinten liegende Wohnung; vermittelt sehr viel Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit.

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lying flat: Examples and translations in context

The therapist recommended lying flat as a way to alleviate back pain.

Der Therapeut empfahl, flach zu liegen, um Rückenschmerzen zu lindern.

Avoid lying flat on your back in the second and third trimesters.

Lege dich im zweiten und dritten Trimester nicht flach auf den Rücken.

I was now lying flat on my back looking at the ceiling.

Ich lag jetzt flach auf meinem Rücken und schaute an die Decke.

If you prefer lying flat, then these pillows are the perfect choice.

Wenn Sie gern flach liegen, sind diese Kissen die richtige Wahl.

During the storm, the family sought safety by lying flat in the basement.

Während des Sturms suchte die Familie Sicherheit, indem sie sich flach im Keller hinlegte.

Here your baby is lying flat and can sleep well.

Hier liegt dein Baby schön flach und kann ruhig schlafen.

Make sure the cable is lying flat and not bent.

Achte darauf, dass das Kabel flach aufliegt und nicht knickt.

After the storm, the garden was disarrayed, with plants lying flat.

Nach dem Sturm war der Garten durcheinander, die Pflanzen lagen flach.

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