No. 280 in Icelandic
fari
The Icelandic word "fari" means "traveler," "vehicle," or "condition/shape," depending on context.
In a sentence
Farþeginn beið eftir að fari kom.
The passenger waited for the ride to arrive.
In this sentence, 'fari' refers to a ride or means of transport, emphasizing the noun usage.
Ef veðrið heldur áfram að versna, verður best að fari í hús.
If the weather continues to worsen, it will be best to move inside.
Here 'fari' is used as part of an infinitive verb phrase, conveying the action of moving.
Athygli beindist að fari fuglanna á himninum.
Attention was drawn to the flight of the birds in the sky.
In this example, 'fari' means flight or path, displaying its use in a specific context indicating movement.
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