þannig

This is the 69th most frequent Icelandic word.


þannig

"Þannig" means "thus," "in that way," or "like that."


Here 'þannig' is used to introduce a conclusion or result: 'þannig að'. It connects the cause and result.

Ég skil enganveginn hvernig það virkar, þannig að ég ætla að spyrja leiðbeinanda.

I absolutely do not understand how it works, so I am going to ask the instructor.


In this sentence, 'þannig' describes the manner in which something is done, meaning 'in such a way'.

Hún stillti flota sínum þannig að þeir virtust samhæfðir.

She positioned her fleet in such a way that they appeared coordinated.


Here, 'þannig' is used to indicate an alternative method or approach, literally meaning 'that way'.

Þú getur gert þetta svona eða þannig, það skiptir ekki máli.

You can do it this way or that way; it does not matter.