No. 183 in Icelandic
eina
The Icelandic word "eina" means "the only" or "sole" (feminine singular form).
In a sentence
Ég á eina vinkonu.
I have one female friend.
In this sentence, 'eina' is the female singular accusative form of the numeral 'one', agreeing with 'vinkonu' (female friend).
Þetta er eina bíóið í bænum.
This is the only cinema in town.
Here, 'eina' is used as an adjective meaning 'only', describing 'bíóið' (the cinema).
Ég tók eina köku úr kassanum.
I took one cake out of the box.
In this example, 'eina' is the feminine singular accusative form of the numeral 'one', modifying 'köku' (cake).
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