virða

virða

The Icelandic word "virða" means "to respect" or "to value."

In this sentence, 'virða' is used to mean 'to respect' or 'to value' someone's opinions.

Ég virði skoðanir annarra.

I respect others' opinions.

In this case, 'virða' again means 'to respect,' contextualized as considering personal boundaries.

'Það er mikilvægt að virða rými hvers annars,' sagði kennarinn.

'It's important to respect each other's space,' said the teacher.

Here, 'virða' conveys the idea of 'observing' or 'abiding by' rules.

'Viltu virða reglurnar hér á staðnum?' spurði hann kurteislega.

'Would you abide by the rules here?' he asked politely.