frá

This is the 10th most frequent Icelandic word.


frá

The Icelandic word "frá" means "from" in English.


In this sentence, 'frá' is used as a preposition to indicate the origin or starting point of the action, which is coming from Iceland.

Ég kom frá Íslandi.

I came from Iceland.


Here, 'frá' is used as a preposition to indicate the source of the news—a friend of hers.

Hún fékk fréttir frá vini sínum.

She received news from her friend.


In this case, 'frá' is used as a preposition to denote the instrument or means by which the action is performed, namely using my computer.

Ég mun senda póst frá tölvunni minni.

I will send an email from my computer.