lying
word · lemma: lie
/ˈɫaɪɪŋ/
LY-ing
/lˈaɪɪŋ/
LY-ing
Definition
Doing or saying something that is not true (telling a lie), or being in a flat or horizontal position (resting or sleeping).
Usage & Nuances
"Lying" can mean telling an untruth or being in a resting position; context is key. Common phrases: "lying down" (horizontal) and "lying about" (not telling the truth). Not to be confused with "laying," which means to put something down.
Spanish: mintiendo - acostadoPortuguese (BR): mentindo - deitadoPortuguese (PT): a mentir - deitadoChinese (Simplified): 撒谎 - 躺着Chinese (Traditional): 說謊 - 躺著Hindi: झूठ बोलना - लेटा हुआArabic: يكذب - مستلقٍBengali: মিথ্যা বলা - শোয়াRussian: лгать - лежатьJapanese: 嘘をつく - 横たわるVietnamese: nói dối - nằmKorean: 거짓말하다 - 누워 있다Turkish: yalan söylemek - uzanmakUrdu: جھوٹ بولنا - لیٹناIndonesian: berbohong - berbaring
Example Sentences
Are you lying to me right now?
natural
She was lying to her friend about the test.
basic
The dog is lying under the table.
basic
He spent the whole afternoon lying in the sun.
natural
I could tell she was lying by the look on her face.
natural
He is lying on the bed, reading a book.
basic