This is the 736th most frequent Icelandic word.
beinni
"Beinni" means "live" or "direct" (as in a live broadcast).
The word 'beinni' is used here to denote 'live', referring to a real-time broadcast.
Þátturinn var sýndur í beinni útsendingu.
The program was broadcast live.
The word 'beinni' is used here to mean 'direct', describing the nature of the communication.
Hann er nú á beinni línu við ráðherrann.
He is now on a direct line to the minister.
The word 'beinni' signifies 'direct', referring to a straightforward path without deviations.