No. 796 in Icelandic
þótti
"Þótti" means "was considered" or "was regarded" in English.
In a sentence
Hún þótti mjög skemmtileg.
She was considered very entertaining.
The word 'þótti' is used here to express the idea of being perceived or regarded in a certain way by others.
Mér þótti vænt um gjöfina.
I appreciated the gift.
The word 'þótti' is used here in the expression 'þótti vænt' which means to feel affection or appreciation towards something.
Þótt hann kæmi seint, bauð ég honum samt inn.
Although he arrived late, I still invited him in.
Here, the word 'þótt' is a conjunction meaning 'although,' showing contrast between two clauses.
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