This is the 980th most frequent Icelandic word.
bata
The Icelandic word "bata" means "recovery" or "improvement."
Here, 'bata' is used as a noun meaning 'recovery', referring to the process of getting better from an illness.
Ég vona að þú náir bata eftir veikindin.
I hope you recover after the illness.
In this example, 'bata' is used figuratively as a verb to indicate enhancement or improvement in weather conditions.
Veðrið á að verða bata þessa vikuna.
The weather is expected to improve this week.
'Bata' in this sentence functions as a verb meaning 'to improve' or 'to enhance', describing the action of improving reading skills.