óska

This is the 655th most frequent Icelandic word.


óska

"Óska" means "to wish" in English.


"Óska" is used here to express a direct personal wish or greeting of good intentions.

Ég óska þér allt það besta í dag.

I wish you all the best today.


"Óskaði" is employed to express a formal or polite request for something.

Hún óskaði eftir meiri upplýsingum um verkefnið.

She requested more information about the project.


"Óskuðum" is utilized to articulate a generalized wish or hope directed communally.

Við óskuðum þess að allir fengju góða helgi.

We wished for everyone to have a good weekend.