This is the 212th most frequent Icelandic word.
mæta
The Icelandic word "mæta" means "to attend" or "to meet."
In this context, 'mæti' conveys the idea of 'showing up' or 'arriving' to a gathering or event.
Við sjáum hvort fleiri mæti á fundinn.
We'll see if more people show up to the meeting.
Here, 'mætti' (past tense) refers to 'arriving' or 'coming' to a place, emphasizing the timing of the arrival.
Hann mætti seint til veislunnar.
He arrived late to the party.
The verb 'mæti' here is used in the sense of 'attending' or 'being present' for an event or location.