Icelandic Word of the Day
vinna
VIN-na • verb — 27th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to work (do a job, perform tasks); can also mean to win in some contexts
Examples
- Ég vinn á skrifstofu.
(I work at an office.) - Hún vann allan daginn í garðinum.
(She worked all day in the garden.) - Við þurfum að vinna saman.
(We need to work together.)
Synonyms
- starfa
- stunda
Use vinna for ordinary work (Ég vinn = I work). Common forms: ég vinn, þú vinnur, hann vann (past), hann hefur unnið (perfect). Note: in some contexts vinna also means "to win" (e.g. Hann vann leikinn = He won the game). When talking about workplace you often use prepositions like "á" (ég vinn á skrifstofu) or "í" depending on context.
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