This is the 642nd most frequent Icelandic word.
skv
"Skv." is an abbreviation in Icelandic for "samkvæmt," which means "according to."
In this sentence, 'skv.' refers to 'samkvæmt', showing reliance on a narrative or account to provide information.
Skv. sögunni voru þeir vinir.
According to the story, they were friends.
Here, 'skv.' indicates adherence to a tradition or customary practice.
Maturinn var skv. hefðinni viðburður.
The food was an event according to tradition.
Here, 'skv.' is used as an abbreviation for the Icelandic 'samkvæmt', meaning 'according to', commonly used in formal or written contexts.