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1 subject matter
(the subject discussed in an essay, book etc.) viðfangsefni -
2 subject
1. adjective((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) undirokaður; ósjálfstæður2. noun1) (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.) þegn2) (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, viðfang3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) námsgrein4) (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, ástæða5) (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.) frumlag3. [səb'‹ekt] verb1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) ná valdi yfir, undiroka2) (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
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3 matter
['mætə] 1. noun1) (solids, liquids and/or gases in any form, from which everything physical is made: The entire universe is made up of different kinds of matter.) efni2) (a subject or topic (of discussion etc): a private matter; money matters.) málefni3) (pus: The wound was infected and full of matter.) gröftur2. verb(to be important: That car matters a great deal to him; It doesn't matter.) skipta máli- be the matter
- a matter of course
- a matter of opinion
- no matter
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4 content
I 1. [kən'tent] adjective(satisfied; quietly happy: He doesn't want more money - he's content with what he has.) ánægður, ásáttur2. noun(the state of being satisfied or quietly happy: You're on holiday - you can lie in the sun to your heart's content.) ánægja3. verb(to satisfy: As the TV's broken, you'll have to content yourself with listening to the radio.) gera sig ánægðan með- contentedly
- contentment II ['kontent] noun1) (the subject matter (of a book, speech etc): the content of his speech.) innihald2) (the amount of something contained: Oranges have a high vitamin C content.) innihald•- contents -
5 point of view
(a way or manner of looking at a subject, matter etc: You must consider everyone's point of view before deciding.) sjónarhorn -
6 who
[hu:] 1. pronoun((used as the subject of a verb) what person(s)(?): Who is that woman in the green hat?; Who did that?; Who won?; Do you know who all these people are?) hver2. relative pronoun1) ((used to refer to a person or people mentioned previously to distinguish him or them from others: used as the subject of a verb: usually replaceable by that) (the) one(s) that: The man who/that telephoned was a friend of yours; A doctor is a person who looks after people's health.) sem, er2) (used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on a person or people: His mother, who was so proud, gave him a hug.) sem, er•- whoever3. pronoun1) (no matter who: Whoever rings, tell him/them I'm out.) sama hver2) ((also who ever) used in questions to express surprise etc: Whoever said that?) hver (í ósköpunum)•- whom4. relative pronoun(used as the object of a verb or preposition but in everyday speech sometimes replaced by who)1) ((used to refer to a person or people mentioned previously, to distinguish him or them from others: able to be omitted or replaced by that except when following a preposition) (the) one(s) that: The man (whom/that) you mentioned is here; Today I met some friends (whom/that) I hadn't seen for ages; This is the man to whom I gave it; This is the man (whom/who/that) I gave it to.) hvern, sem2) (used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on a person or people: His mother, who was so proud of him, gave him a hug.) hvern, sem• -
7 optional
adjective (a matter of choice: Music is optional at our school; an optional subject.) valfrjáls -
8 scratch the surface
(to deal too slightly with a subject: We started to discuss the matter, but only had time to scratch the surface.) tæpa á, fara lauslega í -
9 take (someone or something) seriously
1) (to regard (a person or his statement etc) as in earnest: You mustn't take his jokes/promises seriously.) alvarlega2) (to regard (a matter) as a subject for concern or serious thought: He refuses to take anything seriously.) alvarlegaEnglish-Icelandic dictionary > take (someone or something) seriously
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10 take (someone or something) seriously
1) (to regard (a person or his statement etc) as in earnest: You mustn't take his jokes/promises seriously.) alvarlega2) (to regard (a matter) as a subject for concern or serious thought: He refuses to take anything seriously.) alvarlegaEnglish-Icelandic dictionary > take (someone or something) seriously
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11 under
1. preposition1) (in or to a position lower than, or covered by: Your pencil is under the chair; Strange plants grow under the sea.) undir2) (less than, or lower in rank than: Children under five should not cross the street alone; You can do the job in under an hour.) innan við3) (subject to the authority of: As a foreman, he has about fifty workers under him.) undir stjórn4) (used to express various states: The fort was under attack; The business improved under the new management; The matter is under consideration/discussion.) undir, til2. adverb(in or to a lower position, rank etc: The swimmer surfaced and went under again; children aged seven and under.) í kaf/undir ákveðnum aldri- under-
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