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No. 2,531 in Swedish

lyfte

"Lyfte" means "lifted" in English.

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  • Han lyfte vikterna med starka armar.

    He lifted the weights with strong arms.

    The word "lyfte" here serves as the past tense of the verb "lyfta," meaning "to lift," used in the context of raising something upward physically.

  • Hon lyfte fram vikten av att hjälpa andra.

    She emphasized the importance of helping others.

    In this sentence, "lyfte" is used metaphorically as the past tense of "lyfta fram," meaning "to emphasize or highlight," showcasing its abstract usage.

  • Planet lyfte från marken och steg mot himlen.

    The plane took off from the ground and ascended toward the sky.

    Here, "lyfte" indicates the past tense of "lyfta" referring to the act of the plane taking off, demonstrating its application in describing movement or beginning flight.

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