No. 338 in Danish
lige
The Danish word "lige" can mean "just," "straight," "equal," or "right," depending on context.
In a sentence
Jeg er lige ved at gøre det.
I am just about to do it.
Here, 'lige' is used to mean 'just about', indicating something immediate or in progress.
Det er ikke lige meget, hvad du vælger.
It's not all the same, what you choose.
In this sentence, 'lige' functions as part of the phrase 'lige meget', which translates to 'all the same' or 'doesn't matter'.
Kan du komme lige her?
Can you come right here?
Here, 'lige' is used to mean 'right', signifying precision or direction.
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