This is the 161st most frequent Icelandic word.
stjórn
"Stjórn" in English means "control," "governance," or "management."
In this sentence, 'stjórn' refers to 'control' or 'management' over an event or situation. It illustrates the use of the word to indicate authority or direction.
Hún tók stjórn yfir fundinum.
She took control of the meeting.
Here, 'stjórnin' is the definite form of 'stjórn', meaning 'the government' or governing body. It represents an organized group responsible for making decisions.
Stjórnin ákvað að hækka skatta.
The government decided to increase taxes.
In this sentence, 'stjórnun' is a derived word meaning 'management' with an educational or systematic purview, showing its application in academic contexts.