Icelandic Word of the Day
fæll
FELL • noun — 25th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a fall or decline, often used to describe a decrease in quantity or value
Examples
- Verðið á húsum hefur orðið að fæll undanfarið.
(The price of houses has seen a decline lately.) - Hann er að lenda í fæll í sjálfstæðisbaráttu sinni.
(He is experiencing a fall in his quest for independence.) - Þetta fæll í atvinnu getur haft alvarlegar afleiðingar.
(This decline in employment can have serious consequences.)
Synonyms
- niðurskurður
- minnkun
The word is commonly used in economic contexts to describe reductions in value or quantity.
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