forlyste

Danish

Etymology

Equivalent to for- (“off”) +‎ lyste (“to enjoy”), after Middle Low German vorlusten.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɔrløstə/, [fʌˈløsd̥ə]

Verb

forlyste (past tense forlystede, past participle forlystet)

1. (transitive, dated or humorous) to amuse, entertain
2. (reflexive) to divert oneself, have one's pleasure

Conjugation

Conjugation of forlyste

active passive present forlyster forlystes past forlystede forlystedes infinitive forlyste forlystes imperative forlyst — participle present forlystende past forlystet (auxiliary verb have) gerund forlysten

Derived terms

• forlystelse

References

• “forlyste” in Den Danske Ordbog