No. 654 in Icelandic
íbúum
The Icelandic word "íbúum" means "inhabitants" or "residents" in the dative plural form.
In a sentence
Íbúum Reykjavíkur líkar vel nýi garðurinn.
The residents of Reykjavik like the new park.
The word 'íbúum' is in the dative plural form, referring to residents of Reykjavik.
Bæjarstjórinn afhenti íbúum þakklætisvott.
The mayor gave a token of gratitude to the residents.
In this sentence, 'íbúum' is in the dative plural form, indicating the indirect object (to the residents).
Sjúkrahúsið tilkynnti breytingar sem munu gagnast öllum íbúum.
The hospital announced changes that will benefit all the residents.
Here, 'íbúum' is also in the dative plural form, showing the recipients (the residents) of the benefits.
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