This is the 450th most frequent Icelandic word.
haust
"Haust" in Icelandic means "autumn" or "fall" in English.
Here, the word 'haust' refers to the season of autumn.
Haustið er fagurt með sínum gylltu laufum.
Autumn is beautiful with its golden leaves.
In this case, 'haust' conveys the change of the season, signifying the transition towards autumn.
Það líður að hausti og dagarnir styttast.
Autumn is approaching, and the days are getting shorter.
Here, 'haust' is used metaphorically to represent the later stages of life.