This is the 573rd most frequent Danish word.
lægge
"To lay" or "to place."
Here, 'lægge' is used to describe placing something down in a specific location in a deliberate manner.
Jeg vil lægge bogen på bordet.
I will lay the book on the table.
In this case, 'lægge' indicates the action of reclining or placing oneself horizontally.
Hun siger, at hun vil lægge sig tidligt i aften.
She says she will lie down early tonight.
Here, 'lægge' denotes creating or putting forward a plan or idea.