This is the 904th most frequent Icelandic word.
gæta
"To guard," "to take care of," or "to pay attention to."
The word 'gæta' is used here to mean 'to take care of' or 'to watch over' someone, emphasizing responsibility or supervision.
Ég verð að gæta barnanna í kvöld.
I have to take care of the children tonight.
In this sentence, 'gæta' means 'to pay attention to' or 'to be careful about,' highlighting cautious behavior.
Þú verður að gæta að umferðinni þegar þú gengur yfir veginn.
You must pay attention to the traffic when you cross the road.
Here, 'gæta' is used in the sense of 'to ensure' or 'to make sure,' indicating effort in maintaining a certain quality or state.