This is the 227th most frequent Icelandic word.
ábyrgð
Responsibility.
'Ábyrgð' here means 'responsibility' and refers to the acceptance of being accountable for one's own actions.
Ég tek ábyrgð á mistökum mínum.
I take responsibility for my mistakes.
'Ábyrgð' is used to describe the obligation or duty to ensure the safety and wellbeing of others.
Ökumaðurinn ber ábyrgð á farþegum í bílnum.
The driver has responsibility for the passengers in the car.
Here, 'ábyrgð' denotes the set of duties or burdens associated with a position or role.