This is the 589th most frequent Icelandic word.
samfélag
"Samfélag" means "community" or "society" in English.
In this sentence, 'samfélag' is used to refer to a community or group of people living together, highlighting the social structure within it.
Samfélag okkar er byggt á trausti og vináttu.
Our community is built on trust and friendship.
Here, 'samfélaginu' refers to the societal context in which the speaker is engaging in activities, emphasizing individual participation in communal life.
Ég reyni að vera virkur í samfélaginu með því að taka þátt í viðburðum.
I try to be active in the society by participating in events.
In this case, 'samfélagsmiðlar' (social media) uses the root 'samfélag' to denote platforms that facilitate community and communication, showcasing a modern digital interpretation of the term.