í

This is the 2nd most frequent Icelandic word.


í

The Icelandic word "í" means "in" or "into" in English.


Here, 'í' is used as a preposition meaning 'in', indicating location within a place.

Ég er í Reykjavík.

I am in Reykjavik.


'Í' indicates movement or direction, equivalent to 'into' in English.

Hann setti bækurnar í bakpokann.

He put the books into the backpack.


The preposition 'í' is used in an idiomatic expression to indicate participation in an activity, similar to 'to go swimming' in English.

Við förum í sund í dag.

We are going swimming today.