This is the 143rd most frequent Danish word.
lave
"To make" or "to do."
Here, 'lave' is used to express the act of cooking or making food.
Jeg kan godt lide at lave mad.
I like to cook food.
In this context, 'lave' conveys the idea of doing or performing an activity.
Hvad skal vi lave i eftermiddag?
What should we do this afternoon?
In this example, 'lave' means creating or making, referring to initiating a change.