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Usage of lie, lay, lie #1 (permalink) Fri Nov 28, 2008 18:44 pm   Usage of lie, lay, lie
 

Hi,
Can anyone clarify me the meanings & usage of these three words?
LIE, LAY, LIE
( using these words in examples as well.) Thanks a lot for your explanations.

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Usage of lie, lay, lie #2 (permalink) Fri Nov 28, 2008 22:15 pm   Usage of lie, lay, lie
 

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Usage of lie, lay, lie #3 (permalink) Sun Mar 08, 2009 18:13 pm   Usage of lie, lay, lie
 

Hi Torsten,
You pronounced my name correctly.
Thanks a lot Torsten for your answer through a voice message.

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Usage of lie, lay, lie #4 (permalink) Sun Mar 08, 2009 19:17 pm   Usage of lie, lay, lie
 

I listened and must note, Torsten, your pronuncation is quite clear and easy to understand. A very helpful voice message.
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