No. 982 in Icelandic
embætti
"Embætti" means "office" or "position," often referring to an official post or role.
In a sentence
Hann gegnir embætti forseta Íslands.
He serves in the office of the President of Iceland.
The word 'embætti' here refers to an official role or position of responsibility, emphasizing its formal and institutional aspect.
Þetta embætti krefst mikils skilnings og ábyrgðar.
This office demands much understanding and responsibility.
In this sentence, 'embætti' signifies a specific official duty or work assignment, denoting its professional and demanding nature.
Við gáfum gamla embættinu gott nafn.
We gave the old office a good name.
Here, 'embætti' is used to describe a workplace or a position of service in a general sense, focusing on its historical or traditional value.
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