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góðum
The Icelandic word "góðum" is the dative plural form of "góður," meaning "good" in English.
In a sentence
Ég tala við nemanda í góðum skilningi.
I talk to the student with good understanding.
The word "góðum" is used as an adjective in the dative case, plural form, describing "skilningi".
Við sitjum með góðum vinum í hópnum.
We sit with good friends in the group.
In this sentence, "góðum" functions as an adjective in the dative case, plural, describing "vinum."
Ég mæli með góðum bókum fyrir þig.
I recommend good books for you.
Here, "góðum" is an adjective in the dative case, plural, describing "bókum."
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