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Translation of Serbian word "лежати" to English

лежати

Latin script: ležati

/ležati/

Meaning

Verb

To be in a horizontal position.

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How to use

Imperfective verb meaning to lie down (state). Present: лежим, лежиш.

🇬🇧 English

to lie

Example

Лежим на кревету.

Ležim na krevetu.

I lie on the bed.

Доктор му је рекао да мора лежати недељу дана.

Doktor mu je rekao da mora ležati nedelju dana.

The doctor told him he must lie down for a week.

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Synonyms

пружити се

Common phrases

  • лежати у креветуto lie in bed

Frequency rank: #649 in Serbian

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Serbian word "лежати" mean?

The Serbian word "лежати" means "to lie" in English.

How do you pronounce the Serbian word "лежати"?

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Can I see an example sentence with "лежати"?

Yes, here is a practical example: "Бити у хоризонталном положају." (which translates as "I lie on the bed.").

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