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  • 1 right

    1. adjective
    1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) hægri
    2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) réttur
    3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) (siðferðilega) réttur
    4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) viðeigandi
    2. noun
    1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) réttur, réttindi
    2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) sem hefur á réttu að standa
    3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) hægri-, hægrihandar
    4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) hægri-, hægrisinnaður
    3. adverb
    1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) nákvæmlega
    2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) strax
    3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) rétt (við), beint
    4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) alveg, gjörsamlega
    5) (to the right: Turn right.) til hægri
    6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rétt, vel
    4. verb
    1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rétta við/af; komast á réttan kjöl
    2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) bæta úr
    5. interjection
    (I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') allt í lagi; skal gert
    - righteously
    - righteousness
    - rightful
    - rightfully
    - rightly
    - rightness
    - righto
    - right-oh
    - rights
    - right angle
    - right-angled
    - right-hand
    - right-handed
    - right wing     6. adjective
    ((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) hægrisinnaður
    - by rights
    - by right
    - get
    - keep on the right side of
    - get right
    - go right
    - not in one's right mind
    - not quite right in the head
    - not right in the head
    - put right
    - put/set to rights
    - right away
    - right-hand man
    - right now
    - right of way
    - serve right

    English-Icelandic dictionary > right

  • 2 hang

    [hæŋ]
    past tense, past participle - hung; verb
    1) (to put or fix, or to be put or fixed, above the ground eg by a hook: We'll hang the picture on that wall; The picture is hanging on the wall.) hengja
    2) (to fasten (something), or to be fastened, at the top or side so that it can move freely but cannot fall: A door hangs by its hinges.) hanga
    3) ((past tense, past participle hanged) to kill, or to be killed, by having a rope put round the neck and being allowed to drop: Murderers used to be hanged in the United Kingdom, but no-one hangs for murder now.) hengja
    4) ((often with down or out) to be bending, drooping or falling downwards: The dog's tongue was hanging out; Her hair was hanging down.) hanga (niður)
    5) (to bow (one's head): He hung his head in shame.) hengja (haus)
    •
    - hanging
    - hangings
    - hangman
    - hangover
    - get the hang of
    - hang about/around
    - hang back
    - hang in the balance
    - hang on
    - hang together
    - hang up

    English-Icelandic dictionary > hang

  • 3 rest

    I 1. [rest] noun
    1) (a (usually short) period of not working etc after, or between periods of, effort; (a period of) freedom from worries etc: Digging the garden is hard work - let's stop for a rest; Let's have/take a rest; I need a rest from all these problems - I'm going to take a week's holiday.) hvíld, hlé
    2) (sleep: He needs a good night's rest.) hvíld
    3) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.) stuðningur, stoð
    4) (a state of not moving: The machine is at rest.) kyrrstaða
    2. verb
    1) (to (allow to) stop working etc in order to get new strength or energy: We've been walking for four hours - let's stop and rest; Stop reading for a minute and rest your eyes; Let's rest our legs.) hvíla (sig), taka sér hvíld
    2) (to sleep; to lie or sit quietly in order to get new strength or energy, or because one is tired: Mother is resting at the moment.) taka sér hvíld, sofa
    3) (to (make or allow to) lean, lie, sit, remain etc on or against something: Her head rested on his shoulder; He rested his hand on her arm; Her gaze rested on the jewels.) hvíla, hallast (á/í/upp að e-u)
    4) (to relax, be calm etc: I will never rest until I know the murderer has been caught.) hvílast, vera rólegur
    5) (to (allow to) depend on: Our hopes now rest on him, since all else has failed.) velta á e-m/e-u; reiða sig á e-n
    6) ((with with) (of a duty etc) to belong to: The choice rests with you.) vera í höndum e-s
    •
    - restfully
    - restfulness
    - restless
    - restlessly
    - restlessness
    - rest-room
    - at rest
    - come to rest
    - lay to rest
    - let the matter rest
    - rest assured
    - set someone's mind at rest     II [rest]

    English-Icelandic dictionary > rest

  • 4 balance

    ['bæləns] 1. noun
    1) (a weighing instrument.) vog
    2) (a state of physical steadiness: The child was walking along the wall when he lost his balance and fell.) jafnvægi
    3) (state of mental or emotional steadiness: The balance of her mind was disturbed.) jafnvægi
    4) (the amount by which the two sides of a financial account (money spent and money received) differ: I have a balance (= amount remaining) of $100 in my bank account; a large bank balance.) reikningsjöfnuður, skuld eða inneign
    2. verb
    1) ((of two sides of a financial account) to make or be equal: I can't get these accounts to balance.) jafna reikning, gera upp
    2) (to make or keep steady: She balanced the jug of water on her head; The girl balanced on her toes.) (láta) halda jafnvægi
    •
    - in the balance
    - off balance
    - on balance

    English-Icelandic dictionary > balance

  • 5 buffet

    I 1. noun
    (a blow with the hand or fist: a buffet on the side of the head.)
    2. verb
    1) (to strike with the fist.)
    2) (to knock about: The boat was buffeted by the waves.)
    II 1. ['bufei, ]( American[) bə'fei] noun
    1) (a refreshment bar, especially in a railway station or on a train etc: We'll get some coffee at the buffet.)
    2) (a (usually cold) meal set out on tables from which people help themselves.)
    2. adjective
    a buffet supper.)

    English-Icelandic dictionary > buffet

  • 6 butt

    I verb
    (to strike (someone or something) with the head: He fell over when the goat butted him.) stanga
    II 1. noun
    (someone whom others criticize or tell jokes about: She's the butt of all his jokes.) skotspónn
    2. noun
    1) (the thick and heavy end (especially of a rifle).) skefti
    2) (the end of a finished cigar, cigarette etc: His cigarette butt was the cause of the fire.) stubbur
    3) ((slang) a person's bottom: Come on, get off your butt - we have work to do.)

    English-Icelandic dictionary > butt

  • 7 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

    English-Icelandic dictionary > hold

  • 8 knock

    [nok] 1. verb
    1) (to make a sharp noise by hitting or tapping, especially on a door etc to attract attention: Just then, someone knocked at the door.) banka
    2) (to cause to move, especially to fall, by hitting (often accidentally): She knocked a vase on to the floor while she was dusting.) rekast á; hrinda
    3) (to put into a certain state or position by hitting: He knocked the other man senseless.) slá
    4) ((often with against, on) to strike against or bump into: She knocked against the table and spilt his cup of coffee; I knocked my head on the car door.) rekast á; reka í
    2. noun
    1) (an act of knocking or striking: She gave two knocks on the door; He had a nasty bruise from a knock he had received playing football.) bank; högg
    2) (the sound made by a knock, especially on a door etc: Suddenly they heard a loud knock.) bank
    •
    - knock-kneed
    - knock about/around
    - knock back
    - knock down
    - knock off
    - knock out
    - knock over
    - knock up
    - get knocked up

    English-Icelandic dictionary > knock

  • 9 mount

    1. verb
    1) (to get or climb up (on or on to): He mounted the platform; She mounted (the horse) and rode off.) ganga/stíga upp á; fara/stíga á bak
    2) (to rise in level: Prices are mounting steeply.) hækka
    3) (to put (a picture etc) into a frame, or stick it on to card etc.) koma fyrir, ramma inn
    4) (to hang or put up on a stand, support etc: He mounted the tiger's head on the wall.) hengja upp
    5) (to organize: The army mounted an attack; to mount an exhibition.) setja upp
    2. noun
    1) (a thing or animal that one rides, especially a horse.) reiðskjóti
    2) (a support or backing on which anything is placed for display: Would this picture look better on a red mount or a black one?) umgjörð
    •
    - Mountie

    English-Icelandic dictionary > mount

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  • get your head round/around sth — ► to manage to understand something: »It s hard to get your head round these new tax laws. Main Entry: ↑head …   Financial and business terms

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