nieder|legen
Translation
to lay down, to put down, to resign, to deposit
Examples
Er legt das Werkzeug nieder.
He lays down the tool.
Die Arbeiter legen die Arbeit nieder.
The workers are stopping work (going on strike).
Der Minister hat sein Amt niedergelegt.
The minister has resigned from his office.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((niederlegen)) to lay sth. down He lays the book down.
((et4)) ((niederlegen)) to resign from sth. (an office) She has resigned from her office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hinlegen, ablegen; Antonyms: aufheben
Etymology
From 'nieder' (down) and 'legen' (to lay/put). Literally 'to lay down'.
Memory Tips
Picture laying down a heavy burden or a crown to resign from a duty.