býr

This is the 668th most frequent Icelandic word.

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býr

"Lives" or "resides".


In this sentence, 'býr' is the 3rd person singular present tense form of the verb 'búa', meaning 'to live (reside) or dwell'. It indicates a location in which someone resides.

Hann býr í Reykjavík.

He lives in Reykjavík.


Here, 'býr' again is used in the context of residing, describing the location where the family resides.

Fjölskyldan okkar býr á Íslandi.

Our family lives in Iceland.


In this case, 'býr' is used in a different context; 'búa til' means 'to make/create', so 'býr' is part of a phrasal verb to indicate creation or production.

Hún býr til fallegar myndir.

She makes beautiful pictures.