This is the 871st most frequent Icelandic word.
ástand
"Ástand" in English means "condition" or "state."
Here, 'ástandið' refers to the physical condition of the roads, signifying its state or quality.
Ástandið á vegunum var mjög slæmt í morgun.
The condition of the roads was very bad this morning.
In this sentence, 'ástand' refers to a specific situation or circumstance requiring attention or action.
Við þurfum að ræða þetta ástand með yfirvöldum.
We need to discuss this situation with the authorities.
Here, 'ástandið' denotes a general state or situation, often with some complexity or intensity.