die Liegende
Translation
recumbent person, person lying down, reclining figure
Examples
Die Liegende wurde vom Arzt untersucht.
The person lying down was examined by the doctor.
Die Skulptur zeigt eine schlafende Liegende.
The sculpture shows a sleeping recumbent figure.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject/object)) a person who is lying down The recumbent person was breathing calmly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ruhende (the resting one); Antonyms: die Stehende (the standing one), die Sitzende (the sitting one)
Etymology
A nominalisation of the present participle 'liegend' from the verb 'liegen' (to lie).
Memory Tips
If you know the verb 'liegen' (to lie), this word simply refers to a person performing that action. Think of a 'lying' person.