zurück|legen
Translation
to put back, to cover (a distance), to set aside, to save up
Examples
Bitte legen Sie das Buch zurück.
Please put the book back.
Wir haben eine weite Strecke zurückgelegt.
We have covered a long distance.
Ich lege Geld für den Urlaub zurück.
I am saving money for the holiday.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to put sth. back Please put the book back.
((sth.)) to cover sth. (a distance) He has covered 10 km.
((sth.)) to set sth. aside (money) She sets aside money every month.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zurückstellen, sparen; Antonyms: wegnehmen, ausgeben
Etymology
From 'zurück' (back) and 'legen' (to lay/put). Literally 'to lay back' or 'to put back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting a book 'back' ('zurück') on the shelf, or setting money 'back' for later.