No. 724 in Icelandic

þykir

"Þykir" means "is considered" or "is found" (impersonal, expressing opinion or feeling).

In a sentence

Mér þykir vænt um hana.
I care for her.
Here, 'þykir' is used as an impersonal verb to express feelings, specifically caring or affection.
Það þykir óviðeigandi að koma seint í veisluna.
It is considered inappropriate to arrive late to the party.
In this sentence, 'þykir' is used to express an opinion or judgement about something being considered or deemed inappropriate.
Þykir þú virkilega gaman af þessum bókum?
Do you really enjoy these books?
Here, 'þykir' is used in an interrogative form to inquire about someone's opinion or feelings towards books.

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