This is the 872nd most frequent Icelandic word.
ætli
"Ætli" means "I suppose," "I wonder," or "I guess" in English.
Here, 'ætli' expresses speculation or uncertainty about an event.
Ætli hann komi í veisluna?
Do you suppose he will come to the party?
In this sentence, 'ætli' (here conjugated as 'ætla') is used to express an intention or planning to do something.
Ég ætla að fara í bíó.
I intend to go to the cinema.
In this sentence, 'ætli' (conjugated as 'ætlaði') reflects past intentions.