This is the 396th most frequent Icelandic word.
benda
"To point" or "to indicate."
'Benti' is used here as the past tense of 'benda,' meaning 'to point out,' referring to giving guidance or indicating a direction.
Hann benti mér á rétta leið.
He pointed me to the right path.
'Benti' is used in an explanatory sense, meaning 'to indicate or emphasize a certain point or fact.'
Kennarinn benti á að nemendur ættu að læra meira.
The teacher pointed out that the students should study more.
'Bent' is the subjunctive form of 'benda,' implying suggesting or proposing an action.