This is the 249th most frequent Icelandic word.
fyrir
The Icelandic word "fyrir" means "for," "before," "on behalf of," or "in front of," depending on context.
In this context, 'fyrir' is used to indicate the recipient of an action.
Ég keypti gjöf fyrir vini mína.
I bought a gift for my friends.
Here, 'fyrir' signifies an intent directed towards a future time or condition.
Það er mikilvægt að plana fyrir framtíðina.
It is important to plan for the future.
In this instance, 'fyrir' indicates the subject or cause of a prayer or wish.