CEFR A1 · Verbs

lay (the table)

/leɪ ðə ˈteɪbl/ Headword: lay 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To put plates, cutlery, and glasses on a table before a meal. It means to prepare the table for eating.

Synonyms

set the table prepare the table

Antonyms

clear the table

Translations

lay (the table) in your language

🇸🇦

عربي

يعد المائدة

🇵🇰

اردو

میز لگانا

🇮🇳

हिंदी

मेज़ लगाना

🇨🇳

中文

摆桌子

Easy Explanation

Before you eat, you put plates and forks on the table. This is called 'laying the table'. You get it ready for food.

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Memory TipThink of 'laying' things 'down' on the table.

Contextual Examples

Please help me lay the table (prepare for meal) before dinner guests arrive.

It's your turn to lay the table (set plates) for breakfast today.

Could you lay the table (put out dishes) while I finish cooking?

Pronunciation & Context