de lift→ elevatorDutch word meaning
"de lift" is a A2-level Dutch word meaning "elevator". Below you can find 18 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
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Example Sentences
Hotel Check-In
Dank u. Waar is de lift?
Thank you. Where is the elevator?
Lunch with Coworkers
Anna loopt naar de lift.
Anna walks to the elevator.
The Wrong Meeting Room
Hij neemt de lift naar de derde verdieping.
He takes the elevator to the third floor.
Checking In at a Hotel
'De lift is rechts van u.'
'The elevator is on your right.'
Small Talk in the Elevator
Ze neemt elke dag de lift.
She takes the elevator every day.
First Day at Work
Ik neem de lift en vind de receptie.
I take the elevator and find the reception area.
A Weekend in Paris
We besloten de lift naar boven te nemen.
We decided to take the elevator to the top.
The Apartment Viewing
Ze namen de lift omdat het sneller was.
They took the elevator because it was faster.
The New Apartment
De lift was oud maar hij werkte.
The elevator was old but it worked.
The Airbnb Experience
Ze namen de trap omdat er geen lift was.
They took the stairs because there was no elevator.
At City Hall
Er was ook een lift, maar ze liep liever.
There was also an elevator, but she preferred to walk.
Late for the Interview
De lift was weer kapot.
The elevator was broken again.
The Office Move
De liften waren snel en stil.
The elevators were fast and quiet.
Landlord and Tenant
Ze namen de lift naar de derde verdieping.
They took the elevator to the third floor.
Visiting Berlin
Ik kocht een kaartje en nam de lift naar het uitkijkplatform.
I bought a ticket and took the elevator to the observation deck.
The Job Interview
Jennifer liep met haar terug naar de lift en wenste haar succes.
Jennifer walked her back to the elevator and wished her good luck.
The Hospital Visit
Ze nam de lift naar de hoofdingang.
She took the elevator to the main entrance.
Retirement Day
De liftdeuren gingen open en verschillende collega's stonden klaar om haar te begroeten.
The elevator doors opened and several colleagues were waiting to greet her.
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