This is the 956th most frequent Icelandic word.
áramót
The Icelandic word "áramót" means "New Year's" or "turn of the year."
In this sentence, "áramót" refers to the turning of the year or New Year's Eve, emphasizing the celebration associated with this time.
Við fögnuðum áramótunum með flugeldum.
We celebrated the New Year's Eve with fireworks.
Here, "áramót" is used to signify the transition into a new year, highlighting the reflective or planning nature of this period.
Á þessum árámótum gerðu þau áætlanir fyrir framtíðina.
At this turn of the year, they made plans for the future.
In this usage, "áramót" symbolizes the general concept of starting afresh or opening up new possibilities offered by a new year.