hinter (insep)

hinterlegen

hat hinterlegt · hinterlegte
Based on: hinter, legen
1.

to lodge, to deposit

(For money, often in context of a security deposit. Also sometimes for paperwork)
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Examples
  • Ich werde die Kaution bei der Bank hinterlegen.
  • I will deposit the security deposit at the bank.
2.

to add a background

("hinterlegen mit" - primarily for texts, but it's also occasionally used for music.)
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Examples
  • Thomas hinterlegt seine Lesung immer mit ruhigen Klängen.
  • Thomas always adds calm sounds as a background to his readings.

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How many meanings does the German word 'hinterlegen' have?

hinterlegen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to lodge, to deposit, 2. to add a background.

What is the past tense of 'hinterlegen'?

hat hinterlegt / hinterlegte

What is 'hinterlegen' related to?

The word 'hinterlegen' is related to hinter and legen.

Where can I learn more about 'hinterlegen'?

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