belegst

Belegst is the second-person singular present tense form of the German verb belegen. The verb has several related senses depending on context. In culinary use, belegen means to place a topping on bread or other foods, so “du belegst das Brot mit Käse” translates as “you top the bread with cheese.” Belegen can also mean to occupy or book a space, as in “du belegst einen Platz im Kurs.” Additionally, belegen can mean to provide evidence or documentation, for example “du belegst deine Behauptung mit Belegen” (you substantiate your claim with evidence).

Etymology: Belegen comes from be- plus legen, meaning to lay or place with the prefix adding a sense of onto or on top of. The sense extends from physical placing to figurative uses such as proving or substantiating.

Usage notes: Belegst is used only in the second-person singular present tense. Other forms follow the standard conjugation of a regular German verb: ich belege, du belegst, er belegt, wir belegen, ihr belegt, sie belegen. The past participle is belegt, which forms the perfect with auxiliary haben (ich habe belegt).

Common contexts include culinary topping, occupancy or booking of space, and the presentation of evidence. The noun Beleg (evidence, receipt) is related but distinct in meaning, and should not be confused with the verb form belegst.

Example sentences: Du belegst das Brot mit Käse. Du belegst einen Platz im Seminar. Belege deine Aussagen mit konkreten Zitaten.