No. 465 in Icelandic
þjónusta
The Icelandic word "þjónusta" means "service" in English.
In a sentence
Viðskiptavinirnir voru ánægðir með þjónustuna.
The customers were satisfied with the service.
In this sentence, 'þjónusta' refers to a service provided, such as in a business setting, demonstrating its noun form to describe an action or assistance given.
Hún vinnur í þjónustu við viðskiptavini.
She works in customer service.
Here, 'þjónusta' is used within a compound structure, specifying the sector or department dealing with customers, again functioning as a noun.
Það er nauðsynlegt að bjóða góða þjónustu.
It is essential to offer good service.
In this example, 'þjónusta' is described in the context of quality service provided, yet again in its noun form, emphasizing the significance of its quality.
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