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1 by degrees
(gradually: We reached the desired standard of efficiency by degrees.) smám saman -
2 effective
[-tiv]1) (having power to produce, or producing, a desired result: These new teaching methods have proved very effective.) árangursríkur2) (striking or pleasing: an effective display of flowers.) áhrifamikill3) (in operation; working; active: The new law becomes effective next week.) virkur, í gildi -
3 effectual
[- uəl]adjective (successful in producing the desired results: He was not very effectual as an organiser.) áhrifaríkur -
4 in the bag
(as good as done or complete (in the desired way): Your appointment is in the bag.) í höfn, klappað og klárt -
5 ineffective
[ini'fektiv](useless; not producing any result or the result desired: ineffective methods.) árangurslaus, áhrifalaus, gagnslaus -
6 ineffectual
[ini'fek uəl]1) (not producing any result or the desired result: His attempts to keep order in the classroom were quite ineffectual.) gagnslaus2) ((of a person) not confident or able to lead people; not able to get things done: an ineffectual teacher.) áhrifalaus, ófær• -
7 prayer
noun (an) act of praying: a book of prayer; The child said his prayers; My prayers have been answered (=I've got what I desired). bæn -
8 want
[wont] 1. verb1) (to be interested in having or doing, or to wish to have or do (something); to desire: Do you want a cigarette?; She wants to know where he is; She wants to go home.) vilja, langa í2) (to need: This wall wants a coat of paint.) þarfnast, þurfa3) (to lack: This house wants none of the usual modern features but I do not like it; The people will want (= be poor) no longer.) vanta, skorta2. noun1) (something desired: The child has a long list of wants.) ósk, þörf2) (poverty: They have lived in want for many years.) fátækt3) (a lack: There's no want of opportunities these days.) skortur•- wanted- want ad
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9 wish
[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) óska2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) vilja, óska eftir3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) óska e-m e-s2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) ósk, löngun2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) ósk3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) kveðja, ósk•- wishing-well
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