No. 795 in Icelandic
þekkja
"Þekkja" means "to know" (in the sense of being familiar with someone or something).
In a sentence
Ég þekki hana mjög vel.
I know her very well.
Here, 'þekkja' is used to denote personal acquaintance with someone.
Kannski þú þekkir þessa staðsetningu?
Maybe you recognize this location?
In this sentence, 'þekkja' is employed to mean recognizing a place or situation.
Sumir þekkja ekki söguna.
Some people do not know the story.
Here, 'þekkja' refers to having knowledge or awareness of something.
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