No. 475 in Icelandic
fjölgaði
"Increased" or "multiplied."
In a sentence
Fjöldi íbúa fjölgaði í bænum á síðasta ári.
The number of residents in the town increased last year.
The word "fjölgaði" is used as a verb to mean 'increased', indicating a numerical or quantitative growth.
Tré fjölgaði á sviðinu í myndlistarsýningunni.
The trees increased on the stage in the art exhibition.
Here, "fjölgaði" implies an addition or increment in count, referring to the appearance of more trees.
Það fjölgaði þeim sem vilja taka þátt í verkefninu.
Those who want to participate in the project increased.
In this context, "fjölgaði" serves as a verb meaning 'grew in number', relating to participants.
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