No. 42 in Icelandic

ára

The Icelandic word "ára" means "oars" (plural of "ár") or "years" depending on context.

In a sentence

Ég hef búið hér í fimm ár.
I have lived here for five years.
In this sentence, 'ára' is used in the accusative plural form of 'ár', referring to years as a measure of time.
Ár eru mikilvæg fyrir þróun trjáa.
Years are important for the development of trees.
In this sentence, 'ár' is used in the nominative plural form and describes a period of time significant for biological growth.
Vatnsárin bjóða margs konar gróður.
The water-rich years offer various kinds of vegetation.
In this usage, 'ára' is used in a genitive plural form indicating ownership or association, here relating to years characterized by water abundance.

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