Icelandic Word of the Day
vél
/VYEL/ • noun — 7th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: machine
Examples
- Vélarnar í verksmiðjunni eru mjög öflugar.
(The machines in the factory are very powerful.) - Ég þarf að laga vélina í bílnum mínum.
(I need to fix the machine in my car.) - Hún notar vél til að prenta skjal.
(She uses a machine to print a document.)
Synonyms
- tæki
- búnaður
The word 'vél' is commonly used in contexts involving technology, engineering, and manufacturing. It can refer to any type of machine or device that performs a specific function.
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