lehnen
lean
Sich mit einem Teil des Körpers oder eines Gegenstands gegen etwas stützen oder an etwas anlegen.
The German word "lehnen" is a verb that means "to lean" or "to recline." It indicates the action of tilting or setting something in a slanted position, often against something else for support. It can also describe a person leaning back or reclining. Words with a somewhat similar meaning include "anlehnen" (to lean against), "ausruhen" (to rest), and "stützen" (to support).
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Examples
Du lehnst dich zurück.verb
You lean back.
Sie lehnen sich gerne zurück.verb
They like to lean back.
Du lehnst dich bequem in den Stuhl zurück.verb
You lean back comfortably in the chair.
Sie lehnen sich gegen den Stuhl.verb
They lean against the chair.
Er lehnt sich gegen den Baum.verb
He leans against the tree.
Er lehnt den Besen an die Wand.verb
He leans the broom against the wall.
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