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  • 81 scale

    I [skeil] noun
    1) (a set of regularly spaced marks made on something (eg a thermometer or a ruler) for use as a measure; a system of numbers, measurement etc: This thermometer has two scales marked on it, one in Fahrenheit and one in Centigrade.) skali, mælikvarði
    2) (a series or system of items of increasing or decreasing size, value etc: a wage/salary scale.) þrep, flokkur, stigi
    3) (in music, a group of notes going up or down in order: The boy practised his scales on the piano.) tónstigi
    4) (the size of measurements on a map etc compared with the real size of the country etc shown by it: In a map drawn to the scale 1:50,000, one centimetre represents half a kilometre.) mælikvarði
    5) (the size of an activity: These guns are being manufactured on a large scale.) magn
    II [skeil] verb
    (to climb (a ladder, cliff etc): The prisoner scaled the prison walls and escaped.) klifra, klífa
    III [skeil] noun
    (any of the small thin plates or flakes that cover the skin of fishes, reptiles etc: A herring's scales are silver in colour.) hreisturflaga

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  • 82 start

    I 1. verb
    1) (to leave or begin a journey: We shall have to start at 5.30 a.m. in order to get to the boat in time.) leggja af stað
    2) (to begin: He starts working at six o'clock every morning; She started to cry; She starts her new job next week; Haven't you started (on) your meal yet?; What time does the play start?) byrja
    3) (to (cause an engine etc to) begin to work: I can't start the car; The car won't start; The clock stopped but I started it again.) starta, fara í gang
    4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.) koma af stað/á fót
    2. noun
    1) (the beginning of an activity, journey, race etc: I told him at the start that his idea would not succeed; The runners lined up at the start; He stayed in the lead after a good start; I shall have to make a start on that work.) byrjun; rásmark
    2) (in a race etc, the advantage of beginning before or further forward than others, or the amount of time, distance etc gained through this: The youngest child in the race got a start of five metres; The driver of the stolen car already had twenty minutes' start before the police began the pursuit.) forskot
    - starting-point
    - for a start
    - get off to a good
    - bad start
    - start off
    - start out
    - start up
    - to start with
    II 1. verb
    (to jump or jerk suddenly because of fright, surprise etc: The sudden noise made me start.) hrökkva við
    2. noun
    1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.) kippur, rykkur
    2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!) áfall

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  • 83 stock

    [stok] 1. noun
    1) ((often in plural) a store of goods in a shop, warehouse etc: Buy while stocks last!; The tools you require are in / out of stock (= available / not available).) birgðir
    2) (a supply of something: We bought a large stock of food for the camping trip.) vörubirgðir, lager
    3) (farm animals: He would like to purchase more (live) stock.) búpeningur
    4) ((often in plural) money lent to the government or to a business company at a fixed interest: government stock; He has $20,000 in stocks and shares.) (ríkis)skuldabréf
    5) (liquid obtained by boiling meat, bones etc and used for making soup etc.) kraftur
    6) (the handle of a whip, rifle etc.) skaft, skefti
    2. adjective
    (common; usual: stock sizes of shoes.) venjulegur
    3. verb
    1) (to keep a supply of for sale: Does this shop stock writing-paper?) hafa til sölu
    2) (to supply (a shop, farm etc) with goods, animals etc: He cannot afford to stock his farm.) koma upp bústofni
    - stocks
    - stockbroker
    - stock exchange
    - stock market
    - stockpile
    4. verb
    (to accumulate (a supply of this sort).) koma sér upp varabirgðum
    - stock-taking
    - stock up
    - take stock

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  • 84 subject

    1. adjective
    ((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) undirokaður; ósjálfstæður
    2. noun
    1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) þegn
    2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) (mál)efni, viðfang
    3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) námsgrein
    4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) tilefni, ástæða
    5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) frumlag
    3. [səb'‹ekt] verb
    1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) ná valdi yfir, undiroka
    2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) láta sæta
    - subjective
    - subjectively
    - subject matter
    - change the subject
    - subject to

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  • 85 tie

    1. present participle - tying; verb
    1) ((often with to, on etc) to fasten with a string, rope etc: He tied the horse to a tree; The parcel was tied with string; I don't like this job - I hate being tied to a desk.) binda
    2) (to fasten by knotting; to make a knot in: He tied his shoelaces.) hnÿta; reima
    3) (to be joined by a knot etc: The belt of this dress ties at the front.) vera hnÿttur
    4) (to score the same number of points etc (in a game, competition etc): Three people tied for first place.) jafna, gera jafntefli
    2. noun
    1) (a strip of material worn tied round the neck under the collar of a shirt: He wore a shirt and tie.) hálsbindi
    2) (something that joins: the ties of friendship.) (vináttu)band, tengsl
    3) (an equal score or result (in a game, competition etc); a draw.) jafntefli
    4) (a game or match to be played.) leikur í útsláttarkeppni
    - tie someone down
    - tie down
    - tie in/up

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  • 86 answer

    1. noun
    1) (something said, written or done that is caused by a question etc from another person: She refused to give an answer to his questions.) svar
    2) (the solution to a problem: The answer to your transport difficulties is to buy a car.) lausn
    2. verb
    1) (to make an answer to a question, problem, action etc: Answer my questions, please; Why don't you answer the letter?) svara
    2) (to open (the door), pick up (the telephone) etc in reponse to a knock, ring etc: He answered the telephone as soon as it rang; Could you answer the door, please?) svara
    3) (to be suitable or all that is necessary (for): This will answer my requirements.) fullnægja
    4) ((often with to) to be the same as or correspond to (a description etc): The police have found a man answering (to) that description.) samsvara
    - answering machine
    - answer for
    - answerphone

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  • 87 culture

    1) (a form or type of civilization of a certain race or nation: the Jewish culture.) (þjóð)menning
    2) (improvement of the mind etc by education etc: He was an enthusiastic seeker of culture.) menning, menntun
    3) (educated taste in art, literature, music etc: He thinks that anyone who dislikes Bach is lacking in culture.) siðfágun, menntun, menning
    4) ((a) cultivated growth of bacteria etc.) örverugróður
    5) (the commercial rearing of fish, certain plants etc.) eldi, ræktun
    - cultured

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  • 88 express

    [ik'spres] 1. verb
    1) (to put into words: He expressed his ideas very clearly.) tjá
    2) ((with oneself etc) to put one's own thoughts into words: You haven't expressed yourself clearly.) tjá
    3) (to show (thoughts, feelings etc) by looks, actions etc: She nodded to express her agreement.) gefa til kynna; láta í ljósi
    4) (to send by fast (postal) delivery: Will you express this letter, please?) senda með hraði
    2. adjective
    1) (travelling, carrying goods etc, especially fast: an express train; express delivery.) hrað-
    2) (clearly stated: You have disobeyed my express wishes.) skÿlaus, eindreginn
    3. adverb
    (by express train or fast delivery service: Send your letter express.) með hraði; í hraðsendingu
    4. noun
    1) (an express train: the London to Cardiff express.) hraðlest
    2) (the service provided eg by the post office for carrying goods etc quickly: The parcel was sent by express.) hraðpóstur
    - expression
    - expressionless
    - expressive
    - expressiveness
    - expressively
    - expressway

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  • 89 field

    [fi:ld] 1. noun
    1) (a piece of land enclosed for growing crops, keeping animals etc: Our house is surrounded by fields.) akur
    2) (a wide area: playing fields (= an area for games, sports etc).) völlur
    3) (a piece of land etc where minerals or other natural resources are found: an oil-field; a coalfield.) svæði
    4) (an area of knowledge, interest, study etc: in the fields of literature/economic development; her main fields of interest.) (áhuga)svið
    5) (an area affected, covered or included by something: a magnetic field; in his field of vision.) (sjón/segul)svið
    6) (an area of battle: the field of Waterloo; ( also adjective) a field-gun.) (víg)völlur
    2. verb
    ((in cricket, basketball etc) to catch (the ball) and return it.) grípa og senda í höfn
    - fieldwork

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  • 90 fire

    1. noun
    1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) eldur
    2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) hitaplötur; rafmagnshellur, gashellur
    3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) eldur
    4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) tilfinningahiti; ákafi
    5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) skothríð
    2. verb
    1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) brenna, baka
    2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) vekja, örva; kynda undir
    3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) skjóta
    4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) skjóta
    5) ((often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at: They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target.) skjóta á
    6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) reka
    - firearm
    - fire-brigade
    - fire-cracker
    - fire-engine
    - fire-escape
    - fire-extinguisher
    - fire-guard
    - fireman
    - fireplace
    - fireproof
    - fireside
    - fire-station
    - firewood
    - firework
    - firing-squad
    - catch fire
    - on fire
    - open fire
    - play with fire
    - set fire to something / set something on fire
    - set fire to / set something on fire
    - set fire to something / set on fire
    - set fire to / set on fire
    - under fire

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  • 91 fresh

    [freʃ]
    1) (newly made, gathered, arrived etc: fresh fruit (= fruit that is not tinned, frozen etc); fresh flowers.) ferskur
    2) ((of people etc) healthy; not tired: You are looking very fresh this morning.) frísklegur
    3) (another; different; not already used, begun, worn, heard etc: a fresh piece of paper; fresh news.) ferskur, nÿr
    4) ((of weather etc) cool; refreshing: a fresh breeze; fresh air.) svalur, hressandi
    5) ((of water) without salt: The swimming-pool has fresh water in it, not sea water.) ferskvatn
    - freshly
    - fresh-water

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  • 92 good

    [ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective
    1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.) góður
    2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.) góður, réttur
    3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.) góður
    4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.) góður
    5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.) góður
    6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.) góður, hollur
    7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.) í góðu skapi
    8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.) góður
    9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.) góður, umtalsverður
    10) (suitable: a good man for the job.) góður, hæfur
    11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.) góður
    12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?) góður, skynsamlegur
    13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.) góður, lofsamlegur
    14) (thorough: a good clean.) ítarlegur, góður
    15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.) vel
    2. noun
    1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) hagur, þága
    2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) hið góða
    3. interjection
    (an expression of approval, gladness etc.) gott!
    4. interjection
    ((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) hamingjan sanna
    - goody
    - goodbye
    - good-day
    - good evening
    - good-for-nothing
    - good humour
    - good-humoured
    - good-humouredly
    - good-looking
    - good morning
    - good afternoon
    - good-day
    - good evening
    - good night
    - good-natured
    - goodwill
    - good will
    - good works
    - as good as
    - be as good as one's word
    - be up to no good
    - deliver the goods
    - for good
    - for goodness' sake
    - good for
    - good for you
    - him
    - Good Friday
    - good gracious
    - good heavens
    - goodness gracious
    - goodness me
    - good old
    - make good
    - no good
    - put in a good word for
    - take something in good part
    - take in good part
    - thank goodness
    - to the good

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  • 93 hand

    [hænd] 1. noun
    1) (the part of the body at the end of the arm.) hönd
    2) (a pointer on a clock, watch etc: Clocks usually have an hour hand and a minute hand.) vísir
    3) (a person employed as a helper, crew member etc: a farm hand; All hands on deck!) mannskapur, vinnumaður
    4) (help; assistance: Can I lend a hand?; Give me a hand with this box, please.) aðstoð
    5) (a set of playing-cards dealt to a person: I had a very good hand so I thought I had a chance of winning.) hönd, spil á hendi
    6) (a measure (approximately centimetres) used for measuring the height of horses: a horse of 14 hands.) þverhönd, 4 þumlungar
    7) (handwriting: written in a neat hand.) rithönd
    2. verb
    (often with back, down, up etc)
    1) (to give (something) to someone by hand: I handed him the book; He handed it back to me; I'll go up the ladder, and you can hand the tools up to me.) rétta
    2) (to pass, transfer etc into another's care etc: That is the end of my report from Paris. I'll now hand you back to Fred Smith in the television studio in London.) skila, yfir til
    - handbag
    - handbill
    - handbook
    - handbrake
    - handcuff
    - handcuffs
    - hand-lens
    - handmade
    - hand-operated
    - hand-out
    - hand-picked
    - handshake
    - handstand
    - handwriting
    - handwritten
    - at hand
    - at the hands of
    - be hand in glove with someone
    - be hand in glove
    - by hand
    - fall into the hands of someone
    - fall into the hands
    - force someone's hand
    - get one's hands on
    - give/lend a helping hand
    - hand down
    - hand in
    - hand in hand
    - hand on
    - hand out
    - hand-out
    - handout
    - hand over
    - hand over fist
    - hands down
    - hands off!
    - hands-on
    - hands up!
    - hand to hand
    - have a hand in something
    - have a hand in
    - have/get/gain the upper hand
    - hold hands with someone
    - hold hands
    - in good hands
    - in hand
    - in the hands of
    - keep one's hand in
    - off one's hands
    - on hand
    - on the one hand... on the other hand
    -... on the other hand
    - out of hand
    - shake hands with someone / shake someone's hand
    - shake hands with / shake someone's hand
    - a show of hands
    - take in hand
    - to hand

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  • 94 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) halda (á/með/um)
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) halda (á)
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) halda (uppi/föstum)
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) halda, þola, standast
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) halda föngnum
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) taka, rúma
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) halda, efna til
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) halda sér, bera sig, vera hnarreistur
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) gegna (stöðu)
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) haldast, trúa; álíta
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gilda
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) láta standa við
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) verja
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) verjast
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) halda athygli
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) halda upp á, fagna
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) eiga
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) haldast, breytast ekki
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) bíða
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) halda (tóni)
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) geyma
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) hafa að geyma
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?)
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) tak, grip, hald
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) tak, vald, áhrif
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) tak, hald
    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with
    II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) vörulest

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  • 95 honest

    ['onist] 1. adjective
    1) ((of people or their behaviour, statements etc) truthful; not cheating, stealing etc: My secretary is absolutely honest; Give me an honest opinion.) heiðarlegur
    2) ((of a person's appearance) suggesting that he is honest: an honest face.) heiðarlegur
    3) ((of wealth etc) not gained by cheating, stealing etc: to earn an honest living.) heiðarlegur
    2. interjection
    (used to express mild anger etc: Honestly! That was a stupid thing to do!) heyrðu mig nú!/samt sem áður!

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  • 96 model

    ['modl] 1. noun
    1) (a copy or representation of something usually on a much smaller scale: a model of the Taj Mahal; ( also adjective) a model aeroplane.) líkan
    2) (a particular type or design of something, eg a car, that is manufactured in large numbers: Our car is a 1999 model.) stíll, gerð, módel
    3) (a person who wears clothes etc so that possible buyers can see them being worn: He has a job as a male fashion model.) módel, sÿningarstúlka/-maður
    4) (a person who is painted, sculpted, photographed etc by an artist, photographer etc: I work as an artist's model.) módel, fyrirsæta
    5) (something that can be used to copy from.) fyrirmynd
    6) (a person or thing which is an excellent example: She is a model of politeness; ( also adjective) model behaviour.) fyrirmynd
    2. verb
    1) (to wear (clothes etc) to show them to possible buyers: They model (underwear) for a living.) sÿna
    2) (to work or pose as a model for an artist, photographer etc: She models at the local art school.) sitja fyrir
    3) (to make models (of things or people): to model (the heads of famous people) in clay.) móta
    4) (to form (something) into a (particular) shape: She modelled the clay into the shape of a penguin; She models herself on her older sister.) móta; miða (sjálfan sig) við

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  • 97 place

    [pleis] 1. noun
    1) (a particular spot or area: a quiet place in the country; I spent my holiday in various different places.) staður
    2) (an empty space: There's a place for your books on this shelf.) pláss
    3) (an area or building with a particular purpose: a market-place.) -staður, -hús, svæði
    4) (a seat (in a theatre, train, at a table etc): He went to his place and sat down.) sæti
    5) (a position in an order, series, queue etc: She got the first place in the competition; I lost my place in the queue.) sæti, staða
    6) (a person's position or level of importance in society etc: You must keep your secretary in her place.) staða, stétt
    7) (a point in the text of a book etc: The wind was blowing the pages of my book and I kept losing my place.) staður
    8) (duty or right: It's not my place to tell him he's wrong.) skylda; réttur
    9) (a job or position in a team, organization etc: He's got a place in the team; He's hoping for a place on the staff.) sæti, staða
    10) (house; home: Come over to my place.) hús; heimili
    11) ((often abbreviated to Pl. when written) a word used in the names of certain roads, streets or squares.) staður; notað í heitum gatna/torga
    12) (a number or one of a series of numbers following a decimal point: Make the answer correct to four decimal places.) sæti
    2. verb
    1) (to put: He placed it on the table; He was placed in command of the army.) setja (á)
    2) (to remember who a person is: I know I've seen her before, but I can't quite place her.) koma (e-m) fyrir sig
    - go places
    - in the first
    - second place
    - in place
    - in place of
    - out of place
    - put oneself in someone else's place
    - put someone in his place
    - put in his place
    - take place
    - take the place of

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  • 98 point

    [point] 1. noun
    1) (the sharp end of anything: the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun).) oddur
    2) (a piece of land that projects into the sea etc: The ship came round Lizard Point.) nes, oddi
    3) (a small round dot or mark (.): a decimal point; five point three six (= 5.36); In punctuation, a point is another name for a full stop.) punktur
    4) (an exact place or spot: When we reached this point of the journey we stopped to rest.) staður
    5) (an exact moment: Her husband walked in at that point.) nákvæmt augnablik
    6) (a place on a scale especially of temperature: the boiling-point of water.) stig, mark
    7) (a division on a compass eg north, south-west etc.) áttastrik
    8) (a mark in scoring a competition, game, test etc: He has won by five points to two.) stig, punktur
    9) (a particular matter for consideration or action: The first point we must decide is, where to meet; That's a good point; You've missed the point; That's the whole point; We're wandering away from the point.) (aðal)atriði, punktur, kjarni
    10) ((a) purpose or advantage: There's no point (in) asking me - I don't know.) tilgangur
    11) (a personal characteristic or quality: We all have our good points and our bad ones.) eiginleiki, hlið
    12) (an electrical socket in a wall etc into which a plug can be put: Is there only one electrical point in this room?) innstunga
    2. verb
    1) (to aim in a particular direction: He pointed the gun at her.) miða, beina
    2) (to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction: He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign.) benda á
    3) (to fill worn places in (a stone or brick wall etc) with mortar.) spartla/múra í
    - pointer
    - pointless
    - pointlessly
    - points
    - be on the point of
    - come to the point
    - make a point of
    - make one's point
    - point out
    - point one's toes

    English-Icelandic dictionary > point

  • 99 put up

    1) (to raise (a hand etc).) lyfta
    2) (to build; to erect: They're putting up some new houses.) byggja, reisa
    3) (to fix on a wall etc: He put the poster up.) festa á vegg
    4) (to increase (a price etc): They're putting up the fees again.) hækka
    5) (to offer or show (resistance etc): He's putting up a brave fight.) veita/halda uppi (mótþróa)
    6) (to provide (money) for a purpose: He promised to put up the money for the scheme.) leggja fram
    7) (to provide a bed etc for (a person) in one's home: Can you put us up next Thursday night?) hÿsa

    English-Icelandic dictionary > put up

  • 100 recognise

    1) (to see, hear etc (a person, thing etc) and know who or what that person, thing etc is, because one has seen or heard him, it etc before: I recognized his voice/handwriting; I recognized him by his voice.) þekkja, bera kennsl á
    2) (to admit, acknowledge: Everyone recognized his skill.) viðurkenna, gangast við
    3) (to be willing to have political relations with: Many countries were unwilling to recognize the new republic.) viðurkenna og taka upp stjórnmálasamband við
    4) (to accept as valid, well-qualified etc: I don't recognize the authority of this court.) viðurkenna
    - recognisable
    - recognizably
    - recognisably
    - recognition

    English-Icelandic dictionary > recognise

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