hlýtur

This is the 679th most frequent Icelandic word.


hlýtur

"Hlýtur" means "must" or "is bound to."


The word 'hlýtur' indicates a strong assumption or logical deduction.

Hann hlýtur að hafa farið.

He must have gone.


The use of 'hlýtur' expresses a high possibility or likelihood based on evidence or reasoning.

Þú hlýtur að vera svangur.

You must be hungry.


Here, 'hlýtur' signals a necessity or obligation in the context of learning.

Við hlýtur að læra um þetta.

We must learn about this.