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lain in German

lain in German is gelegen — lain means past participle of "lie" — to have rested in a horizontal position.

lain in German

gelegen
verb
(colloquial)

What does "lain" mean?

  1. verb Past participle of "lie" — to have rested in a horizontal position.
    "The letter had lain unopened on the desk for weeks."

lain in a sentence

  • The letter had lain unopened on the desk for weeks.
  • He had lain awake all night worrying about the exam.

Common German translations

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What is "lain" in German?

"lain" in German is gelegen. lain means: Past participle of "lie" — to have rested in a horizontal position.

How do you use "lain" in a sentence?

Example: "The letter had lain unopened on the desk for weeks." In German, "lain" is gelegen.

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