Icelandic Word of the Day
forrit
FOR-rit • noun — 3rd of May, 2026
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Meaning: a computer program; software; an app
Examples
- Ég setti nýtt forrit upp á símanum.
(I installed a new app on my phone.) - Forritið frysti og lokaðist óvænt.
(The program froze and closed unexpectedly.) - Við notum þetta forrit til að senda tölvupóst.
(We use this program to send email.)
Synonyms
- app
- hugbúnaður
Forrit is the common Icelandic word for software or applications. It can refer to desktop programs, mobile apps, or specific pieces of software. You will often see verbs like 'setja upp forrit' (install an app), 'opna forrit' (open a program), or 'eyða forriti' (delete an app). The definite form is forritið (the program).
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