byggir

byggir

"Byggir" means "builds" or "constructs" in English.

In this sentence, 'byggir' is used in the sense of constructing or building something concrete, like a house.

Hann byggir hús.

He builds a house.

Here, 'byggir á' is used idiomatically, meaning 'is based on,' referring to the foundation of a decision or idea.

Þessi ákvörðun byggir á staðreyndum.

This decision is based on facts.

In this example, 'byggir á' means 'relies on' or 'depends on,' showing dependency or reliance as a figurative application of 'byggir.'

Þetta verkefni byggir á samvinnu.

This project relies on cooperation.