This is the 621st most frequent Icelandic word.
gat
The Icelandic word "gat" means "hole" in English.
In this sentence, "gat" refers to a literal hole in a physical object, specifically a sock.
Ég fann gat á sokknum mínum.
I found a hole in my sock.
Here, "gat" is used metaphorically to describe a flaw or inconsistency in a statement or story.
Lögreglan fann gat á frásögninni hans.
The police found a flaw in his story.
In this example, "gat" denotes an opening or gap in the wall through which birds are able to pass.