This is the 906th most frequent Icelandic word.
hertar
The Icelandic word "hertar" means "tightened" or "intensified" in English.
Here, 'hertar' is an adjective derived from the verb 'herða', describing the state of the rules as 'tightened' or 'more strict' in nature.
Nýjar hertar reglur verða innleiddar á morgun.
New tightened rules will be implemented tomorrow.
In this example, 'hertar' is the present form of the verb 'herða', referring to the subject's action of securing or adjusting the belt.
Hún hertar beltið áður en hún gengur af stað.
She tightens the belt before setting off.
In this sentence, 'hertu' is the past form of the verb 'herða', meaning 'to tighten' or 'to make stricter', indicating an action of enforcement executed by the authorities.