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Usages of legen
Ich lege die Zitronenstücke mit einer Gabel in die Schüssel.
I place the lemon pieces into the bowl with a fork.
Die Frau legt den Löffel auf den Teller.
The woman places the spoon on the plate.
Nach dem Lesen gebe ich den Roman zurück und lege ihn vorsichtig ins Regal.
After reading I return the novel and place it carefully on the shelf.
Später lege ich die gebratenen Zwiebeln auf ein Stück Brot.
Later I place the fried onions on a piece of bread.
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