How to Say "Lay Down" in Dutch

gaan liggen

The Dutch phrase for 'lay down' is gaan liggen.

Meaning: to place on the ground (verb)

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While gaan liggen is the standard phrase, Dutch speakers may use the word neerploffen to describe the specific act of flopping or collapsing onto a bed or sofa.
The Dutch word liggen behaves differently than 'lie' in English because it cannot be used for the truthfulness of a statement.
The component gaan is actually a fusion of two different Proto-West Germanic roots, *gān and *gangan, which merged over time.

Nadat hij hard gewerkt had, ging hij eindelijk liggen.
After working hard, he finally laid down.
De vogels streken neer in hun nesten.
The birds settled down in their nests.
Ik ben zo moe, ik ga even liggen.
I'm so tired, I'm going to lay down for a bit.
Na het eten gaan we even plat op de bank.
After eating, we're going to lay flat on the couch for a while.
Zullen we gewoon even horizontaal gaan?
Shall we just go horizontal for a bit?
De hond wil gaan liggen.
The dog wants to lie down.
Ik ga even gaan liggen op de bank.
I am going to lie down on the couch for a bit.
Zij wil in de tuin gaan liggen.
She wants to lie down in the garden.

Lucas and Sophie are resting in a park.

Lucas

Ben je moe, Sophie?
Are you tired, Sophie?
Sophie

Ja, ik wil even gaan liggen in het gras.
Yes, I want to lie down in the grass for a bit.
Lucas

Dat is een goed idee.
That is a good idea.
Sophie

Kom je ook naast mij liggen?
Will you come lie down next to me?

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