Icelandic Word of the Day
þörf
THORV • noun — 20th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: need; necessity; something required or essential
Examples
- Ég hef þörf fyrir vatn.
(I need water.) - Það er þörf á fleiri starfsmönnum.
(There is a need for more employees.) - Þörf fyrir svefn er mikilvæg.
(The need for sleep is important.)
Synonyms
- nauðsyn
- þörf fyrir
- skortur
This word is commonly used in everyday Icelandic to express need or necessity, often in phrases like 'þörf fyrir' (need for). It sounds natural in both spoken and written language.
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