hafnar

This is the 997th most frequent Icelandic word.


hafnar

The Icelandic word "hafnar" means "harbors" or "rejects," depending on context.


Here, 'hafnar' is used as a verb meaning 'declines.'

Hann hafnar alltaf tilboðunum.

He always declines the offers.


Here, 'hafnar' is used as a verb meaning 'docks.'

Skipið hafnar í Reykjavík.

The ship docks in Reykjavík.


Here, 'hafnar' is part of a compound noun 'hafnarbrúninni,' related to 'harbor.'

Við gengum meðfram hafnarbrúninni.

We walked along the edge of the harbor.