← Back to search

Meaning of lyve | Babel Free

Verb

ˈlyːʋə

Definitions

to lie (give false information intentionally)
intransitive
to lie (convey a false image or impression)
intransitive

Examples

“1867, Henrik Ibsen, Peer Gynt, Gyldendal (1898–1902), volume 3, page 267, Peer, du lyver!”

Peer, you're lying!

“Bildet lyver”

The picture lies

See also

lyver må maa måande måddå maga

Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free