This is the 1500th most frequent Swedish word.
lyft
"Lyft" in Swedish means "lift" or "raise" in English.
Here, 'lyft' refers to the act of lifting or a weightlifting action, used as a noun to describe a physical activity.
Jag gjorde ett lyft på gymmet igår.
I did a lift at the gym yesterday.
In this sentence, 'lyfte' is the past tense of the verb 'lyfta', meaning to lift or raise an object.
Han lyfte sin portfölj från stolen.
He lifted his briefcase from the chair.
Here, 'lyft' metaphorically means an improvement or enhancement, used as a noun indicating progress or advancement.