No. 956 in Icelandic

áramót

The Icelandic word "áramót" means "New Year's" or "turn of the year."

In a sentence

Við fögnuðum áramótunum með flugeldum.
We celebrated the New Year's Eve with fireworks.
In this sentence, "áramót" refers to the turning of the year or New Year's Eve, emphasizing the celebration associated with this time.
Á þessum árámótum gerðu þau áætlanir fyrir framtíðina.
At this turn of the year, they made plans for the future.
Here, "áramót" is used to signify the transition into a new year, highlighting the reflective or planning nature of this period.
Áramótin marka nýtt upphaf.
The New Year's transition marks a new beginning.
In this usage, "áramót" symbolizes the general concept of starting afresh or opening up new possibilities offered by a new year.

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