No. 537 in Danish
løfte
"Lift" or "promise" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Jeg kan løfte kassen.
I can lift the box.
The verb 'løfte' here means 'to lift' in a physical sense.
Han gav hende et løfte om at hjælpe.
He gave her a promise to help.
The noun 'løfte' here means 'a promise' or 'a commitment'.
De løfte standarden for service.
They raise the standard of service.
The verb 'løfte' here means 'to raise' or 'to improve' metaphorically.
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