This is the 423rd most frequent Icelandic word.
leyfi
"Permission" or "license."
The word 'leyfi' here means 'permission', indicating official allowance or authorization, often related to legal or administrative contexts.
Ég hef leyfi til að aka bíl.
I have permission to drive a car.
In this sentence, 'leyfi' is translated as 'leave', referring to a break or authorized time off from work or duties.
Ég ætla að taka mér leyfi frá vinnu.
I am going to take a leave from work.
Here, 'leyfi' is used in a polite request form, meaning 'allow', suggesting asking for permission to perform an action.