sinn

This is the 87th most frequent Icelandic word.


sinn

The Icelandic word "sinn" means "time" or "occasion."


Here, 'sinn' is used possessively, indicating ownership or association, in the phrase 'sinn eigin' (her own).

Hana dreymdi um sinn eigin heim.

She dreamt of her own world.


In this example, 'sinn' is used reflexively to indicate the turn or focus on each subject in the context of repetition or succession in the phrase 'hvern sinn'.

Hann horfði á hvern sinn listamaður.

He watched each artist at their turn.


In this sentence, 'sinn' denotes 'time' or 'occasion', specifically referencing a timeline event in the phrase 'fyrsta sinn' (the first time).

Hann fór í fyrsta sinn í sundlaugina.

He went to the swimming pool for the first time.