This is the 274th most frequent Icelandic word.
mál
"MáL" (n.): Language, speech, matter, or case.
Here, 'mál' is used colloquially to mean 'trouble' or 'difficulty', demonstrating its use in informal, everyday expressions to indicate ease.
Þetta er ekkert mál.
This is no trouble.
In this instance, 'málverkið' refers to a painting, showing how 'mál' can be a component of compound words related to artistic or physical aspects.
Málverkið gladdi áhorfendurna.
The painting delighted the viewers.
Here, 'mál', found in 'tungumál' (language), refers to spoken or written language, emphasizing its role in communication and cultural identity.