How is the word положить translated from Russian to English

Опустить что-то на поверхность.

To put something down on a surface.

phrase
English translation
Lay down

Examples with “положить”

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  • Он положил инструменты и отдохнул. He laid down his tools and rested.

  • Тренер установил строгие правила. The coach laid down strict rules.

  • Положи поднос у окна. Lay the tray down by the window.

  • Наш арендодатель устанавливает правила в первый же день. Our landlord lays down the rules on day one.

  • Куда ты положил ключи? Where did you lay down the keys?

  • Кто установил эти правила о шуме? Who laid down these rules about noise?

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FAQ about “положить”

How is “положить” translated from Russian?
“положить” translates into English as “Lay down”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “положить” mean?
Meaning of “положить”: Опустить что-то на поверхность. In English — “Lay down”.
What part of speech is “положить”?
“положить” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “положить”?
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How can I memorize “положить”?
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