This is the 196th most frequent Icelandic word.
samband
Connection, relationship, or union.
Here, "samband" refers to an electrical connection, indicating a technical or functional link.
Rafmagnssambandið rofnaði í storminum.
The electrical connection was interrupted during the storm.
In this case, "samband" is used to denote a form of communication or contact with an organization.
Hann missti sambandið við auglýsingadreifingarmiðstöðina.
He lost contact with the advertising distribution center.
In this sentence, "samband" is used to describe a relationship or connection in a social or interpersonal sense.