A1 Collocation Neutral

im Bett liegen

to lie in bed

Meaning

To rest or sleep in one's bed.

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Cultural Background

Germans value 'Ruhe' (quiet/rest) highly. Staying in bed is seen as a healthy way to recover.

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Dative Case

Always use dative after 'im'.

Meaning

To rest or sleep in one's bed.

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Dative Case

Always use dative after 'im'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Ich ___ heute den ganzen Tag im Bett.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: liege

We use 'liegen' for the state of being in bed.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Ich ___ heute den ganzen Tag im Bett.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: liege

We use 'liegen' for the state of being in bed.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'auf dem Sofa liegen'.

Related Phrases

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ins Bett gehen

contrast

to go to bed

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