This is the 839th most frequent Icelandic word.
læra
To learn.
The word 'læra' here is used to express the intention of academic or focused learning.
Ég ætla að læra stærðfræði í kvöld.
I am going to study mathematics tonight.
In this context, 'læra' is used to indicate the acquisition of a new skill.
Hún lærði að keyra bíl þegar hún var sextán ára.
She learned to drive a car when she was sixteen years old.
Here, 'læra' signifies gaining knowledge or understanding about a specific topic.