ráð

This is the 84th most frequent Icelandic word.


ráð

The Icelandic word "ráð" means "advice," "counsel," "plan," or "authority," depending on context.


In this context, 'ráð' means 'advice'.

Ég fékk góð ráð frá vini mínum.

I received good advice from my friend.


Here, 'ráð' translates to 'suggestion' or 'recommendation'.

Hún gaf honum tvö ráð um hvernig á að leysa vandamálið.

She gave him two suggestions on how to solve the problem.


In this sentence, 'ráð' is used to mean 'council' or a deliberative body.

Hann tók við ráði fyrirtækisins í síðasta mánuði.

He assumed the position of the company's council last month.