No. 121 in Icelandic
einnig
"Also" or "too."
In a sentence
Ég fer í bíó og líka einnig út að borða.
I go to the movies and also out to eat.
The word 'einnig' here emphasizes an additional action taken by the subject, following the initial action.
Hann er einnig mjög góður í skák.
He is also very good at chess.
The word 'einnig' here is used to point out another skill or trait of the subject in addition to what has been previously mentioned.
Við ætlum ekki aðeins í fjallgöngu heldur einnig í sund.
We are not only going hiking but also swimming.
The word 'einnig' here emphasizes an additional activity in a comparison and expansion context.
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