This is the 351st most frequent Icelandic word.
áhersla
Emphasis.
In this sentence, 'áhersla' is used to indicate 'emphasis,' and it is part of the phrase 'leggja áherslu á,' which means 'to emphasize' or 'to stress' something.
Kennarinn lagði mikla áherslu á rétta framburð.
The teacher placed a strong emphasis on correct pronunciation.
Here, 'áhersla' denotes 'focus' or 'importance,' referring to the specific stress given to sustainability.
Í hönnun hússins er sérstök áhersla lögð á sjálfbærni og umhverfisáhrif.
In the house design, particular emphasis is placed on sustainability and environmental impact.
In this example, 'áhersla' indicates 'attention' or 'priority,' highlighting the importance of considering diverse perspectives.