No. 377 in Icelandic
einkum
"Especially" or "particularly."
In a sentence
Hann hafði áhuga á bókmenntum, einkum ljóðum.
He was interested in literature, especially poetry.
Here, 'einkum' is used to emphasize a specific subset of a larger category.
Sýningin var skemmtileg, einkum fyrir börnin.
The show was entertaining, especially for the children.
In this case, 'einkum' is applied to highlight a specific audience group.
Þetta verkefni er mikilvægt, einkum þegar það kemur að framtíðarplönunum.
This project is important, particularly when it comes to future plans.
'Einkum' is utilized to specify a particular application or importance within a broader context.
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