myndi

This is the 296th most frequent Icelandic word.


myndi

"Myndi" is the conditional form of "muni," meaning "would" in English.


The word 'myndi' is used here to express a conditional mood, indicating a hypothetical action that would happen under certain conditions.

Ég myndi fara í sund ef ég hefði meiri tíma.

I would go swimming if I had more time.


The word 'myndi' is employed to express a reported speech, translating the future aspect into a past narration.

Hún sagði að hún myndi hringja í kvöld.

She said that she would call tonight.


'Myndi' is used here to form a polite question, implying conditional willingness or preference.

Hann spurði hvort ég myndi vilja kaffi.

He asked if I would like coffee.