This is the 21st most frequent Icelandic word.
yfir
"Yfir" means "over" or "above" in English.
Here, "yfir" functions as a preposition meaning "over," describing the bird's motion above the water surface.
Fuglinn flýgur yfir vatnið.
The bird flies over the water.
In this context, "yfir" signifies an emotional or figurative state related to the topic of the decision, conveying the idea of "regarding" or "about."
Það er mikil hamingja yfir þessari ákvörðun.
There is great happiness about this decision.
In this sentence, "yfir" is used as a preposition meaning "over" or "across." It indicates the action of crossing or going over the bridge.