This is the 939th most frequent Icelandic word.
styrkir
"Styrkir" means "grants" or "support" in English.
In this sentence, 'styrkir' is used as a verb that means 'strengthens' or 'fortifies'.
Hann styrkir líkama sinn með reglulegri æfingu.
He strengthens his body with regular exercise.
Here, 'styrkir' is used as a plural noun meaning 'grants' or 'financial support'.
Háskólinn veitir styrki til framhaldsnáms.
The university provides grants for postgraduate studies.
In this example, 'styrkir' again functions as a verb, denoting the act of making something stronger.