No. 675 in Icelandic
fædd
"Fædd" means "born" in English.
In a sentence
Ég var fædd í Reykjavík.
I was born in Reykjavík.
Here 'fædd' indicates one's place of birth, emphasizing the birthplace of the subject.
Hún var fædd með góð tónlistarhæfileika.
She was born with great musical talent.
'Fædd' here denotes possessing innate qualities or abilities from birth, highlighting natural talent.
Ég trúi því að sumt fólk sé fædd til að leiða.
I believe that some people are born to lead.
'Fædd' is used metaphorically, suggesting a natural predisposition or destiny for leadership.
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