Icelandic Word of the Day
vinna
VIN-na • verb — 1st of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to work; to perform labor or tasks (can also mean 'to win' in competitive contexts)
Examples
- Ég vinn á skrifstofu frá níu til fimm.
(I work at an office from nine to five.) - Hún vinnur mikið þessa vikuna vegna stórs verkefnis.
(She is working a lot this week because of a big project.) - Liðið vann leikinn í gær.
(The team won the match yesterday.)
Synonyms
- starfa
- stunda
Use vinna for everyday talk about employment, tasks, projects, or chores (e.g., Ég vinn í bakaríi = I work in a bakery). Be aware it also means 'to win' in contexts like competitions (e.g., Hann vann keppnina = He won the competition). Common conjugations: ég vinn (I work), þú vinnur (you work), hann/hún vann (he/she worked/won).
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