Verb
at lyve
Meaning
to lie (about something)
| Infinitive | Nutid | Datid | Førnutid |
| at lyve | lyver | løj | har løjet |
Example on how to use the verb – Danish version
Mens hun står foran dommeren, har Sarah løjet om sin opholdssted på ulykkesaftenen i ugevis. Hun lyver om sit forhold til offeret og forsøger at nedtone deres tætte forbindelse.
Anklagemyndigheden har dog beviser, der viser, at hun løj om at være alene hjemme den aften. Faktisk er flere vidner trådt frem for at vidne om, at de så hende på gerningsstedet. Sarah havde løjet for politiet under deres indledende efterforskning, men nu kommer sandheden endelig frem i lyset. Hun har løjet for sig selv og andre i så lang tid, at det er svært for hende at skelne mellem fakta og fiktion.
Dommeren ser strengt på hende, vel vidende at hun gentagne gange har løjet under ed. Efterhånden som retssagen fortsætter, bliver det klart, at Sarahs net af løgne er ved at falde fra hinanden, og hun vil snart stå over for konsekvenserne af sine handlinger. Trods hendes forsøg på at bedrage, bliver sandheden endelig afsløret, og Sarahs løgne indhenter hende.
English version
As she stands before the judge, Sarah has been lying about her whereabouts on the night of the accident for weeks. She lies about her relationship with the victim, trying to downplay their close connection.
However, the prosecution has evidence that proves she lied about being at home alone that evening. In fact, several witnesses have come forward to testify that they saw her at the scene of the crime. Sarah had lied to the police during their initial investigation, but now the truth is finally coming to light. She has been lying to herself and others for so long that it’s hard for her to distinguish between fact and fiction.
The judge looks at her sternly, knowing that she has lied repeatedly under oath. As the trial continues, it becomes clear that Sarah’s web of lies is unraveling, and she will soon face the consequences of her actions. Despite her attempts to deceive, the truth is finally being revealed, and Sarah’s lies are catching up with her.
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