hinterlegen
Translation
to file, to deposit, to lodge, to store
Examples
Sie müssen eine Kaution hinterlegen.
You have to pay a deposit.
Die Schlüssel sind an der Rezeption hinterlegt.
The keys are lodged at the reception.
Er hat das Testament beim Notar hinterlegt.
He deposited the will with the notary.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((at/with sb./sth.)) to deposit sth. at/with sb./sth. He deposited the money with the bank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deponieren (to deposit), aufbewahren (to keep); Antonyms: abheben (to withdraw), entnehmen (to take out)
Etymology
From 'hinter' (behind) and 'legen' (to lay, to put). Literally 'to lay behind', implying putting something away for safekeeping.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'lay' (legen) your valuables 'behind' (hinter) a secure counter at a bank.