ber

This is the 214th most frequent Icelandic word.


ber

"Ber" in Icelandic means "berry" in English.


In this sentence, 'ber' is used as a verb meaning 'carries' or 'is carrying', indicating physical transport.

Hann ber bók í skóla.

He carries a book to school.


Here, 'ber' is used as a noun, referring to 'berries', a type of fruit.

Ég fann fersk ber í garðinum.

I found fresh berries in the garden.


In this instance, 'ber' is a verb meaning 'bear' or 'convey', used more figuratively to indicate carrying or manifesting a quality.

Orðin hans ber merki um von.

His words bear signs of hope.