aðeins

This is the 81st most frequent Icelandic word.


aðeins

"Only" or "just."


In this sentence, 'aðeins' is used to mean 'just' or 'a little', indicating a small degree or slight amount.

Ég þarf aðeins að hvíla mig.

I just need to rest a bit.


Here, 'aðeins' means 'only', implying exclusivity or a restriction to a specific purpose.

Þetta er aðeins til kennslu.

This is for instructional purposes only.


In this context, 'aðeins' emphasizes scarcity or a small quantity, meaning 'only'.

Það eru aðeins tíu mínútur eftir.

There are only ten minutes left.