No. 671 in Icelandic

ferðum

The Icelandic word "ferðum" is the dative plural form of "ferð," meaning "journeys" or "trips."

In a sentence

Við fórum í margar ferðir á þessu ári.
We went on many trips this year.
Here, "ferðir" is the plural form of the noun "ferð" (trip, journey), and it represents multiple traveling activities.
Þeir skipulögðu ferðir fyrir ferðamennina.
They organized trips for the tourists.
In this context, "ferðir" again is the plural form of the noun "ferð," highlighting travel plans or itineraries for tourists.
Við hefjum ferðir okkar snart.
We will commence our travels soon.
In this usage, "ferðir" is used in a possessive form with "okkar" (our), denoting the process of starting trips or journeys.

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