This is the 131st most frequent Icelandic word.
leggja
The Icelandic word "leggja" means "to lay, put, place, or set."
Here, 'leggja' signifies placing or putting something down physically.
Ég legg bókina á borðið.
I place the book on the table.
In this context, 'leggja' is used in the phrase 'leggja áherslu á,' which translates to 'emphasize' or 'stress' in English.
Við leggjum áherslu á mikilvægi menntunar.
We emphasize the importance of education.
Here, 'leggja' is part of the phrase 'leggja af stað,' meaning 'to set off' or 'to start a journey.'