geti

This is the 176th most frequent Icelandic word.


geti

"Geti" is the subjunctive form of "geta," meaning "might" or "could" in English.


'Getir' is the second-person singular present subjunctive form of the verb 'geta', indicating possibility or permission.

Hann spurði hvort þú getir hjálpað honum.

He asked if you could help him.


'Geti' in this sentence represents a conditional possibility, expressing the speaker's hypothetical ability to find the book.

Ef ég geti fundið bókina, mun ég lána hana þér.

If I can find the book, I will lend it to you.


Here, 'geti' is used in its potential mood form, expressing uncertainty about the possibility of being able to attend.

Ég veit ekki hvort ég geti komið á morgun.

I don't know if I can come tomorrow.