Icelandic Word of the Day
skoða
/SKO-ða/ • verb — 13th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to look at, examine, or check
Examples
- Ég ætla að skoða myndina.
(I'm going to look at the picture.) - Læknirinn skoðaði særið.
(The doctor examined the wound.) - Skoðaðu síðuna fyrir frekari upplýsingar.
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Synonyms
- kanna
- athuga
Use 'skoða' when you want to say you are examining, checking, or looking something over (physically or mentally). It's broader than 'horfa' (to watch) and can mean both a quick check and a closer inspection. Common constructions: 'að skoða eitthvað' (to examine something) and the imperative 'skoðaðu' (check/look at).
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