lay in Dutch
lay in Dutch is wereldlijk, leken-, amateur- — lay means to put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
lay in Dutch
wereldlijk
Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
leken-
Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
amateur-
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
leken-
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
ondeskundig
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
ligging
Arrangement or relationship; layout.
ballade
A ballad or sung poem; a short poem or narrative, usually intended to be sung.
lied
A ballad or sung poem; a short poem or narrative, usually intended to be sung.
leggen
leggen
To install certain building materials, laying one thing on top of another.
installeren
To install certain building materials, laying one thing on top of another.
plaatsen
To install certain building materials, laying one thing on top of another.
leggen
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
neerleggen
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
verwedden
To deposit (a stake) as a wager; to stake; to risk.
What does "lay" mean?
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verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
"She laid the baby gently in the crib."
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verb To produce and deposit an egg.
"The hen laid three eggs this morning."
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verb To set out or establish a plan, rule, or foundation.
"The committee laid out a new strategy for the year ahead."
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adj Not belonging to the clergy; not a professional or expert in a given field.
"He explained the diagnosis in lay terms so she could understand it."
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lay in a sentence
- She laid the baby gently in the crib.
- He laid his keys on the table by the door.
- The hen laid three eggs this morning.
- The committee laid out a new strategy for the year ahead.
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What is "lay" in Dutch?
"lay" in Dutch is wereldlijk, leken-, amateur-. lay means: To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
How do you use "lay" in a sentence?
Example: "She laid the baby gently in the crib." In Dutch, "lay" is wereldlijk, leken-, amateur-.
Are there other ways to say "lay" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 12 translations listed for "lay": wereldlijk, leken-, amateur-, ondeskundig, ligging, ballade.
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