This is the 564th most frequent Icelandic word.
erindi
"Erindi" in English means "mission," "errand," "message," or "purpose," depending on context.
In this context, 'erindi' is used to refer to a speech or presentation, showing its meaning as 'lecture' or 'address'.
Hann hélt áhugavert erindi um íslenskar bókmenntir.
He gave an interesting lecture on Icelandic literature.
Here, 'erindi' is used to represent a specific purpose or reason for traveling to Reykjavik, emphasizing its use as 'errand'.
Ég átti erindi til Reykjavíkur.
I had an errand to Reykjavik.
Here, 'erindi' is used in a more abstract sense, referring to the purpose or intention someone has in a situation, highlighting its adaptability.