þátt

This is the 115th most frequent Icelandic word.


þátt

"Þátt" in English means "part," "section," or "episode."


The word 'þátt' is used in the phrase 'tók þátt', which means 'participated' or 'took part'. This demonstrates its use as a concept of participation.

Ég tók þátt í söngkeppninni.

I participated in the singing competition.


Here, 'þátt' refers to a single episode within a series of TV shows, showing its use as a unit or component of a series.

Við horfðum á nýjasta þáttinn af sjónvarpsþáttunum okkar.

We watched the latest episode of our TV show.


In this case, 'þáttur' (the singular form) is used to mean 'factor' or 'aspect', highlighting its use in describing parts of a whole distinguished by their contribution to the whole.

Hlutverk þitt var mikilvægur þáttur í verkefninu.

Your role was an important factor in the project.