Icelandic Word of the Day
vinna
/VIN-na/ • noun — 23rd of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: work or labor
Examples
- Ég fer í vinnu á hverjum degi.
(I go to work every day.) - Hún er að leita að nýrri vinnu.
(She is looking for a new job.) - Vinnan getur verið erfið en líka mjög umbunandi.
(The work can be hard but also very rewarding.)
Synonyms
- starf
- ábyrgð
The word 'vinna' is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts to refer to a job or an activity that involves effort and effort towards a particular goal.
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