Translation of "lie" into Icelandic

lygi, ljúga, liggja are the top translations of "lie" into Icelandic.

lie Verb verb noun grammar

(intransitive) To be in a horizontal position. [..]

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  • lygi

    noun feminine

    intentionally false statement [..]

    We suspect him of telling a lie.

    Við grunum hann um lygi.

  • ljúga

    verb

    tell an intentional untruth [..]

    An ambassador is an honest man sent to lie abroad for the good of his country.

    Sendiherra er heiðarleg manneskja sem er send til útlanda til að ljúga landi sínu til góða.

  • liggja

    verb

    be in horizontal position

    Here let them lie till famine and the ague eat them up.

    Lát ūá liggja hér uns hitasķtt og hungur étur ūá.

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    • Liggja
    • Lygi
    • hvíla
    • skrökva
    • lygasaga

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Lie noun

Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

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LIE abbreviation

The Long Island Expressway, I-495.

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