lifft

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English lift.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /lɪfd/, [lɪft]

Noun

lifft m (plural lifftiau, not mutable)

  1. lift, elevator
    Awn ni lan yn y lifft?
    Shall we go up in the lift?
  2. lift, ride
    Wnei di roi lifft i fi i'r dre?
    Will you give me a lift to town?

References
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “lifft”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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