løfte

This is the 537th most frequent Danish word.


løfte

"Lift" or "promise" (depending on context).


The verb 'løfte' here means 'to lift' in a physical sense.

Jeg kan løfte kassen.

I can lift the box.


The noun 'løfte' here means 'a promise' or 'a commitment'.

Han gav hende et løfte om at hjælpe.

He gave her a promise to help.


The verb 'løfte' here means 'to raise' or 'to improve' metaphorically.

De løfte standarden for service.

They raise the standard of service.