This is the 787th most frequent Icelandic word.
verk
The Icelandic word "verk" translates to "work," "task," or "project" in English.
Here, 'verk' is used to mean 'task' or 'job' in the sense of an assignment or duty.
Ég lauk því erfiða verki.
I completed that difficult task.
Here, 'verk' means 'project', relating to an undertaking or structured effort.
Hún vinnur nú á nýju verki.
She is now working on a new project.
In this context, 'verk' refers to an 'artwork' or creative creation.