Phrase

liegen bleiben

Based on: bleiben, liegen
1.

stay in bed

Opposite: aufstehen
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Examples
  • Ich bleibe am Wochenende gerne lange im Bett liegen.
  • I like to stay in bed for a long time on weekends.
2.

remain lying

(generic)
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  • Die Briefe bleiben oft tagelang liegen.
  • The letters often remain lying around for days.
3.

remain undone

(for work, things on the to do list)
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  • Nach dem langen Meeting sind viele Aufgaben liegen geblieben.
  • After the long meeting, many tasks remained undone.
4.

conk out, have a breakdown

(cars and motor bikes, without having an accident)
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How many meanings does the German word 'liegen bleiben' have?

liegen bleiben has 4 distinct meanings: 1. stay in bed, 2. remain lying, 3. remain undone, 4. conk out, have a breakdown.

What is 'liegen bleiben' related to?

The word 'liegen bleiben' is related to bleiben and liegen.

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