No. 372 in Icelandic
þróun
"Þróun" means "development" or "evolution" in English.
In a sentence
Þróun nýrra tækja er mikilvæg fyrir framtíðina.
The development of new tools is important for the future.
Here, the word 'þróun' is used to mean 'development' in the context of technological or scientific progress.
Þróunin í náttúrunni er oft hæg og ósýnileg.
The evolution in nature is often slow and invisible.
In this sentence, 'þróunin' refers to 'evolution', emphasizing gradual and natural progression.
Við sjáum stöðuga þróun í samfélaginu okkar.
We see constant development in our society.
Here, 'þróun' is used to express ongoing societal or cultural development.
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