framfæri

This is the 900th most frequent Icelandic word.


framfæri

"Framfæri" means "support" or "maintenance" in English, often referring to providing for someone’s needs.


Here, 'framfæri' is used within the expression 'á framfæri' to mean to convey or present something to someone.

Hún kom hugmyndinni á framfæri við stjórnina.

She conveyed the idea to the board.


In this sentence, 'framfæri' refers to providing for someone, often in terms of care or financial support.

Foreldrarnir sáu til að börnin væru á framfæri þeirra.

The parents ensured that the children were under their care and support.


Here, 'framfæri' connotes making something accessible or available to others.

Bókin var sett á framfæri til almennings í gegnum bókasafnið.

The book was made available to the public through the library.