einkum

This is the 377th most frequent Icelandic word.


einkum

"Especially" or "particularly."


Here, 'einkum' is used to emphasize a specific subset of a larger category.

Hann hafði áhuga á bókmenntum, einkum ljóðum.

He was interested in literature, especially poetry.


In this case, 'einkum' is applied to highlight a specific audience group.

Sýningin var skemmtileg, einkum fyrir börnin.

The show was entertaining, especially for the children.


'Einkum' is utilized to specify a particular application or importance within a broader context.

Þetta verkefni er mikilvægt, einkum þegar það kemur að framtíðarplönunum.

This project is important, particularly when it comes to future plans.