No. 271 in Icelandic
fylgjast
"Fylgjast" means "to follow" or "to keep track."
In a sentence
Ég fylgist með fuglum í garðinum.
I observe birds in the garden.
Here, 'fylgjast með' conveys the act of observing or keeping track of something attentively.
Við ætlum að fylgjast með gangi mála.
We plan to monitor the progression of events.
In this context, 'fylgjast með' is used to mean keeping informed or staying updated on a situation.
Getur þú fylgst með hvar ég skil lykilmana eftir?
Can you keep an eye on where I leave the keys?
Here, 'fylgjast með' implies attentively watching something to ensure oversight or care.
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