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A
al
noun
This is a grammatical form of the word alur, which refers to a tool for making holes in leather or wood.

“Hann notaði al til að gera gat á leðrið.”

He used an awl to make a hole in the leather.

Also means
  1. indefinite accusative/dative singular of alur
  2. awl

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ans[ˈans]
noun
A spoken or written reply to a question or statement.

“Ég fékk ekkert ans við spurningunni.”

I received no answer to the question.

Also means
  1. an answer
  2. answer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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arm
noun
The grammatical form of the noun 'armur' used in the indefinite accusative singular.

“Hann fann fyrir miklum sársauka í einn arm.”

He felt great pain in one arm.

Also means
  1. indefinite accusative singular of armur

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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art[ˈar̥t]
noun
The inherent qualities, character, or disposition of a person or thing.

“Það var svo góð art í honum að hann talaði aldrei nema vel um fólk á bak.”

He had such a good nature that he never spoke unkindly about people behind their backs.

Also means
  1. nature, character, disposition
  2. wellbeing, growth
  3. type
  4. art

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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as[ˈaːs]
noun
A flat or a narrow ledge of land.

“Það var erfitt að ganga yfir þennan as.”

It was difficult to walk across this flat.

Also means
  1. A flat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ask
noun
This is the accusative singular form of the noun 'askur', which refers to a traditional bowl made of wood.

“Hann smíðaði sér ask úr birki.”

He crafted a wooden bowl for himself out of birch.

Also means
  1. indefinite accusative singular of askur
  2. ash tree bowl

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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at[ˈaːt]
noun
A physical struggle or conflict between people.

“Það var at á milli þeirra.”

There was a fight between them.

Also means
  1. fight

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
bakan
noun
This refers to the act of baking when used as the definite form of the noun baka.

“Bakan tók langan tíma.”

The baking took a long time.

Also means
  1. definite nominative singular of baka
  2. the baking

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ball[ˈpal(ː)]
noun
A formal social gathering for dancing.

“Þau fóru á ball um helgina.”

They went to a dance over the weekend.

Also means
  1. dance

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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banana
noun
The accusative plural form of the word for banana.

“Ég keypti marga banana.”

I bought many bananas.

Also means
  1. definite accusative plural of bani
  2. inflection of banani:
  3. bananas

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bank[ˈpauŋ̊k]
noun
A sharp sound made by hitting a surface, usually a door.

“Ég heyrði bank á dyrnar.”

I heard a knock on the door.

Also means
  1. knock
  2. blow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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barón[ˈpaːroun]
noun
A member of the lowest order of British nobility or a nobleman of similar rank.

“Baróninn bjó í stóru húsi á hæðinni.”

The baron lived in a large house on the hill.

Also means
  1. baron

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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beit
verb
This is the past tense form of the verb 'bíta', which means to bite. It is used when a single person or thing performed the action of biting in the past.

“Hundurinn beit mig í fótinn.”

The dog bit me on the leg.

Also means
  1. first/third-person singular past indicative of bíta
  2. bit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ber[ˈpɛːr]
adj
Not covered by clothing or other things; exposed. It can also mean uncovered or revealed.

“Hann varð ber að lygi.”

He was caught lying.

Also means
  1. bare
  2. bare, naked
  3. uncovered
  4. discovered

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bil[ˈpɪːl]
noun
A gap, space, or a short period of time between two things.

“Það var stutt bil á milli bílanna.”

There was a short space between the cars.

Also means
  1. space, interval
  2. period of time, moment, space
  3. space
  4. damage, wound, nick
  5. hesitation, break (in some action, process, etc.)
  6. interval

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bol
noun
The indefinite accusative or dative singular form of the noun bolur, meaning torso or trunk.

“Hann greip um bol sinn.”

He grabbed his torso.

Also means
  1. indefinite accusative singular of bolur
  2. indefinite dative singular of bolur
  3. torso

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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brauð[prœi:ð]
noun
bread

“Ég baka ferskt brauð á hverjum morgni.”

I bake fresh bread every morning.

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bróðir[BROH-dheer]
noun
brother

“Bróðir minn býr í Reykjavík.”

My brother lives in Reykjavik.

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buff[ˈpʏf(ː)]
noun
A piece of beef or a specific type of chocolate treat filled with marshmallow creme.

“Ég fékk mér buff í matinn.”

I had a beefsteak for dinner.

Also means
  1. beefsteak
  2. a chocolate-covered, marshmallow-creme-filled confectionary

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bull[ˈpʏtl̥]
noun
Words or ideas that do not make sense or are not true.

“Þetta er algjört bull.”

This is complete nonsense.

Also means
  1. nonsense, gibberish
  2. nonsense

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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burst[ˈpʏ(r̥)st]
noun
A stiff hair or a short, stiff fiber, or the pointed part of a roof structure.

“Húsið er með háa burst.”

The house has a high gable.

Also means
  1. bristle
  2. gable

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
egg[ˈɛk(ː)]
noun
An oval-shaped object laid by birds, reptiles, or insects from which a young animal may hatch. It also refers to the female reproductive cell in humans and animals.

“Hún borðar egg í morgunmat.”

She eats an egg for breakfast.

Also means
  1. an egg
  2. an oval shaped object
  3. the ovum

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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el[ˈɛːl]
verb
The first-person singular present form of the verb ala, meaning to raise or bring up.

“Ég el börnin mín vel.”

I raise my children well.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present indicative of ala
  2. raise

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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elda[ɛlta]
verb
to cook

“Við ætlum að elda dýrindis kvöldmat í kvöld.”

We are going to cook a delicious dinner tonight.

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eldavél[ɛltaˌvjɛ:l]
noun
stove

“Potturinn stendur á heitri eldavél.”

The pot is on a hot stove.

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en[ɛn]
adv
A word used in exclamations to express surprise or intensity. It is often used to emphasize feelings.

“Nei, Elín? En gaman að sjá þig!”

Elín? How good to see you!

Also means
  1. how

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ending[ˈɛn.tiŋk]
noun
The state of lasting for a long time or the final part of a word.

“Orðið hefur sérstaka ending.”

The word has a special ending.

Also means
  1. durability
  2. ending, suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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er[ɛr]
verb
The present tense form of the verb 'to be' used for the first-person singular or third-person singular.

“Hver er ég?”

Who am I?

Also means
  1. first-person singular indicative present of vera
  2. third-person singular indicative present of vera
  3. is

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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F
faðir[FAH-dheer]
noun
father

“Faðir hans kennir sögu í skólanum.”

His father teaches history at the school.

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fall[ˈfatl̥]
noun
The act of moving downwards or a sudden descent. In grammar, it refers to the inflected form of a noun.

“Það var erfitt fall fyrir hann.”

It was a difficult fall for him.

Also means
  1. fall, drop
  2. case
  3. function (subprogram, usually with formal parameters, returning a data value when called)
  4. indefinite accusative singular of fall

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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far[ˈfaːr]
noun
A ride in a vehicle or a passage to a destination. It can also refer to a trace left behind or someone's personality.

“Má ég fá far?”

Can I get a ride?

Also means
  1. passage, ride
  2. imprint, trace
  3. character, personality
  4. ride

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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fart[ˈfar̥t]
noun
The rate at which something moves or acts. It refers to how quickly something is done.

“Það er nú meiri fartin á þér, drengur!”

My, you sure seem to be in a hurry, son!

Also means
  1. speed

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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fell[ˈfɛtl̥]
noun
A mountain or hill that stands alone or apart from a larger range.

“Fjallið er stakt fell í dalnum.”

The mountain is an isolated hill in the valley.

Also means
  1. isolated hill, isolated mountain
  2. isolated hill

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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fella[ˈfɛtla]
verb
To cause something to fall down or to let something fall off. It can also mean to join pieces together or to create folds in fabric.

“Hann þurfti að fella tréð í garðinum.”

He needed to fell the tree in the garden.

Also means
  1. to fell, to shed
  2. to kill in battle
  3. to fit together
  4. to pleat
  5. to hit (pins)
  6. to fell or shed

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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fit[ˈfɪːt]
noun
A thin layer of skin between the toes of some animals, often found on birds that swim.

“Endur hafa fit á fótunum.”

Ducks have webbing on their feet.

Also means
  1. web, interdigital webbing, a membrane that connects the digits of an animal
  2. a casting on, casting on
  3. web

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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for[ˈfɔːr]
noun
A word used to describe soft, wet, and sticky earth. It often refers to deep, swampy ground.

“Hesturinn festist í forinni.”

The horse got stuck in the mud.

Also means
  1. mud
  2. bog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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G
get
verb
This is a form of the verb geta, which is commonly used to mean to be able to or to suppose.

“Ég get ekki komið í dag.”

I cannot come today.

Also means
  1. inflection of geta:
  2. inflection of geta

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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grey[ˈkreiː]
noun
A word often used to express pity or sympathy for someone or something.

“Greyið mitt!”

You poor little thing!

Also means
  1. bitch (female dog)
  2. wretch
  3. pitiful person, poor thing
  4. poor thing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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grind[ˈkrɪnt]
noun
A structure made of crossed strips of wood or metal. It is used as a partition or support.

“Hún setti grind fyrir gluggann.”

She put a grille in front of the window.

Also means
  1. lattice, grid, grille
  2. framework
  3. lattice
  4. lattice, grid, or grille

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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gull[ˈkʏtl̥]
noun
A precious yellow metal that is a chemical element. It can also refer to a medal given as a prize or something that is highly valued.

“Hún vann gull í sundkeppninni.”

She won gold in the swimming competition.

Also means
  1. gold (chemical element)
  2. a cherished thing
  3. a gold medal or prize
  4. gold

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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