einar

This is the 441st most frequent Icelandic word.

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einar

The Icelandic word "einar" is the plural form of "einn," meaning "ones" or "solitary" depending on context. It can also be a masculine given name.


In this sentence, 'Einar' is a proper noun, a personal name commonly used in Icelandic.

Einar er að fara til Reykjavíkur.

Einar is going to Reykjavik.


Here, 'einar' is used as a determinant meaning 'some,' modifying the plural noun 'bækur' (books).

Ég kaupi einar bækur á hverjum mánuði.

I buy some books every month.


In this instance, 'Einar' functions again as a proper noun and represents a specific person's name.

Við hittum Einar í gær á kaffihúsinu.

We met Einar yesterday at the café.