ráðið

This is the 700th most frequent Icelandic word.


ráðið

The Icelandic word "ráðið" can mean "the solution," "the advice," or "the council," depending on context.


In this context, 'ráðið' means 'hired' or 'decided to employ' someone.

Ég hef ráðið nýjan starfsmann.

I have hired a new employee.


Here, 'ráðið úr' means to 'solve' or 'resolve' a situation or problem.

Við höfum ráðið úr þessari flóknu stöðu.

We have resolved this complex situation.


In this case, 'ráðið' suggests 'interpreted' or 'understood' something within a narrative.

Hefur þú ráðið þráðinn í sögunni?

Have you figured out the thread of the story?