This is the 406th most frequent Icelandic word.
ríkið
"The state" or "the government."
'Ríkið' is again used to denote 'the government' or 'the state' as a body of authority.
Láttu ríkið ekki stjórna lífi þínu.
Don't let the state control your life.
Here, 'ríkið' means 'the state', referring to a governmental body or entity.
Ríkið leggur mikið upp úr menntun.
The state places great emphasis on education.
This use of 'ríkið' refers to a distinct state or region, highlighting its geographical aspect.