deponieren
Translation
to deposit, to store, to lodge
Examples
Ich möchte Geld auf mein Konto deponieren.
I would like to deposit money into my account.
Er deponierte seinen Koffer im Schließfach.
He deposited his suitcase in the locker.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) deponieren to deposit sth. I want to deposit money.
((et4)) ((at/in sth.)) deponieren to deposit sth. at/in sth. He deposited the suitcase in the locker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hinterlegen, einlagern; Antonyms: abheben (to withdraw)
Etymology
From Latin 'dēpōnere' (to put down, lay aside), from 'de-' (down) + 'pōnere' (to put). Cognate with English 'deposit'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'deposit'. Think of 'de-positioning' something for safekeeping.