This is the 79th most frequent Icelandic word.
tók
The Icelandic word "tók" means "took" in English.
Here, 'tók' is used as the past tense of the verb 'taka,' which means 'to take.' This indicates a completed action of taking.
Hann tók bókina af borðinu.
He took the book from the table.
Here, 'tók eftir' is an idiomatic expression where 'tók' combines with 'eftir' to mean 'noticed,' displaying how 'tók' assists in forming a phrasal verb.
Ég tók eftir nýja bílnum í gær.
I noticed the new car yesterday.
In this sentence, 'tók þátt' indicates 'participated,' with 'tók' modifying 'þátt,' demonstrating its idiomatic usage in the phrase 'taka þátt' meaning 'to participate.'