Verb

hinterlegen

Translation

to deposit, to lodge, to leave (for safekeeping)

Ich habe den Schlüssel an der Rezeption hinterlegt.

I have deposited the key at the reception.

Man muss eine Kaution hinterlegen.

You have to make a security deposit.

Er hat eine Nachricht für Sie hinterlegt.

He has left a message for you.

((sth.)) ((at/with sb./sth.)) to deposit sth. at/with sb./sth. I deposited the suitcase at the reception.

Synonyms: deponieren (to deposit), abgeben (to hand in)

Composed of 'hinter' (behind) and 'legen' (to lay/put). It literally means 'to lay behind', as in putting something in a safe place.

Picture yourself 'laying' (legen) a key 'behind' (hinter) the reception desk for a friend.