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Icelandic

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Icelandic
alMeans of
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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Icelandic
as[ˈaːs]Means of
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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Icelandic
el[ˈɛːl]Means of
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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Icelandic
er[ɛr]Means of
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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Icelandic
umMeans of
adv
A versatile word frequently used in idiomatic phrases to express purpose or current states of being.

“Það er um að gera að sofa vel.”

The important thing to do is to sleep well.

Also means
  1. used in set phrases
  2. about

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

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Icelandic
armMeans of
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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Icelandic
art[ˈar̥t]Means of
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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Icelandic
askMeans of
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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Icelandic
bil[ˈpɪːl]Means of
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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Icelandic
bolMeans of
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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Icelandic
fit[ˈfɪːt]Means of
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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Icelandic
getMeans of
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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Icelandic
her[ˈhɛːr]Means of
noun
An organized group of armed soldiers trained to fight in wars.

“Hinn öflugi her var sendur á vettvang.”

The powerful army was sent to the scene.

Also means
  1. army, military

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

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Icelandic
lemMeans of
verb
A form of the verb lemja, which means to beat or hit. This specific form is used when talking about oneself in the present tense or as an imperative command.

“Ég lem í borðið af reiði.”

I hit the table in anger.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present indicative of lemja
  2. second-person singular imperative of lemja

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

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Icelandic
litMeans of
noun
This is a specific grammatical form of the word for color. It is used when the word acts as the object of a sentence or follows certain prepositions.

“Ég sá lit á húsinu.”

I saw a color on the house.

Also means
  1. indefinite accusative/dative singular of litur
  2. color

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

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Icelandic
men[ˈmɛːn]Means of
noun
A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, typically featuring a pendant.

“Hún bar fallegt men um hálsinn.”

She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.

Also means
  1. necklace, especially one with a pendant
  2. necklace

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

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Icelandic
met[ˈmɛːt]Means of
noun
Items used on a scale to measure weight, or figuratively, the importance or value of something.

“Þetta mál er þungt á metunum.”

This matter carries a lot of weight.

Also means
  1. counterweights
  2. scale (tool for weighing objects)
  3. regard, respect, image, reputation, prestige
  4. record (most extreme known value of some achievement)

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

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Icelandic
not[ˈnɔːt]Means of
noun
The act of utilizing something for a specific purpose.

“Þessi vél er til not.”

This machine is for use.

Also means
  1. use

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

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Icelandic
oddMeans of
noun
The word refers to the pointed end of an object, like the tip of a spear or a blade. It is the accusative form of the noun oddur.

“Hann braut oddinn af spjótinu.”

He broke the tip off the spear.

Also means
  1. indefinite accusative singular of oddur
  2. the point or tip of something

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

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Icelandic
salMeans of
noun
A large room or building for public gatherings. This form is used in the indefinite accusative or dative case of the noun salur.

“Við fórum í stóran sal.”

We went into a large hall.

Also means
  1. indefinite accusative singular of salur
  2. indefinite dative singular of salur
  3. hall

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

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Icelandic
sin[ˈsɪːn]Means of
noun
A tough band of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone.

“Hann fann fyrir verk í sininni.”

He felt pain in his tendon.

Also means
  1. sinew, tendon
  2. penis

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

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Icelandic
sog[ˈsɔːɣ]Means of
noun
The act or power of pulling something inward or toward a point, often by creating a vacuum.

“Það er mikið sog í þessari dælu.”

There is a lot of suction in this pump.

Also means
  1. suction

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

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Icelandic
söl[ˈsœːl]Means of
noun
A type of edible red seaweed.

“Söl eru holl og góð.”

Dulse is healthy and good.

Also means
  1. dulse

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

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Icelandic
tak[ˈtʰaːk]Means of
noun
The act of grabbing or holding something firmly with your hand.

“Hann missti takið á reipinu.”

He lost his grip on the rope.

Also means
  1. grip, hold
  2. grip or hold

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

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Icelandic
beitMeans of
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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Icelandic
buff[ˈpʏf(ː)]Means of
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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Icelandic
fall[ˈfatl̥]Means of
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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Icelandic
held[ˈhɛlt]Means of
verb
This is a conjugated form of the verb halda, meaning to hold or to think.

“Ég held að það rigni.”

I think that it is raining.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present indicative of halda

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

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Icelandic
hersMeans of
noun
This is the genitive form of the word for an army or military force.

“Stjórn hersins er mikilvæg.”

The control of the army is important.

Also means
  1. indefinite genitive singular of her
  2. of an army

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

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Icelandic
hold[ˈhɔlt]Means of
noun
The soft substance of the body, consisting mostly of muscle and fat.

“Allt hold er sem gras.”

All flesh is like grass.

Also means
  1. flesh

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

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Icelandic
hundMeans of
noun
This is the grammatical form of the word 'hundur' used when it is the object of a sentence.

“Ég sá hund í garðinum.”

I saw a dog in the garden.

Also means
  1. indefinite accusative singular of hundur
  2. dog

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

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Icelandic
kind[ˈcʰɪnt]Means of
noun
A farm animal with thick wool, or a way to describe a group or type of something.

“Kindin er úti á túni.”

The sheep is out in the field.

Also means
  1. race, kind, kin
  2. a sheep (especially a ewe)
  3. used as a term of disparagement for a girl (or woman)
  4. sheep

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

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Icelandic
last[ˈlast]Means of
noun
The act of holding someone responsible for a mistake or something bad that has happened.

“Hann tók á sig lastið.”

He took the blame.

Also means
  1. blame

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

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Icelandic
mannMeans of
noun
This word refers to a human being, often used in specific grammatical structures. It is the accusative singular form of the word maður.

“Ég sá mann hlaupa í garðinum.”

I saw a man running in the garden.

Also means
  1. indefinite accusative singular of maður
  2. person

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

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Icelandic
mars[ˈmar̥s]Means of
noun
The third month of the year.

“Í mars fer vorið hægt af stað.”

In March, spring begins slowly.

Also means
  1. March

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

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Icelandic
rata[ˈraːta]Means of
verb
To successfully navigate to a destination or know how to get somewhere. It implies having a sense of direction.

“Vits er þörf þeim er víða ratar.”

The wise shall wink when among such men he sits.

Also means
  1. to find one’s way
  2. to know the way

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

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Icelandic
sent[ˈsɛn̥t]Means of
noun
A small unit of currency, equal to one-hundredth of a euro.

“Varan kostar tíu sent.”

The item costs ten cents.

Also means
  1. cent (one-hundredth of a euro)
  2. cent

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

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Icelandic
vein[ˈveiːn]Means of
noun
A long, loud, high-pitched cry of grief, pain, or distress.

“Við heyrðum vein úr myrkrinu.”

We heard a wail from the darkness.

Also means
  1. wail
  2. lament

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

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Icelandic
versMeans of
noun
This is the indefinite genitive singular form of the noun ver.

“Þetta er hlutur vers.”

This is part of the fishing ground.

Also means
  1. indefinite genitive singular of ver
  2. genitive of ver

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

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Icelandic
bakanMeans of
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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