No. 338 in Icelandic
alþingi
The national parliament of Iceland.
In a sentence
Alþingi er staðsett í Reykjavík.
The Parliament is located in Reykjavík.
Here, 'alþingi' specifically refers to the Icelandic Parliament, indicating its physical location and existence as an institution.
Á hverju ári samþykkir alþingi ný lög.
Every year, the parliament passes new laws.
The word 'alþingi' is used to denote the legislative activity of the Icelandic Parliament.
Ég heimsótti Alþingi í sumar og lærði mikið um sögu þess.
I visited the Parliament this summer and learned much about its history.
In this context, 'alþingi' refers to the building and historic institution, emphasizing it as a place of interest.
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