This is the 20th most frequent Icelandic word.
svo
The Icelandic word "svo" means "so," "then," "as," or "thus," depending on context.
The word 'svo' is used as a conjunction meaning 'so,' indicating a cause-and-effect relationship between two clauses.
Hann borðaði mikið svo hann varð saddur.
He ate a lot, so he became full.
Here, 'svo' is used as an adverb meaning 'so,' emphasizing the degree or intensity of the adjective it modifies.
Þetta var svo fallegt að ég gat ekki horft í burtu.
It was so beautiful that I couldn't look away.
The word 'svo' functions as a conjunction equivalent to 'so that,' indicating purpose or intention.