No. 418 in Icelandic
gerðu
The Icelandic word "gerðu" means "do" or "make" (imperative form).
In a sentence
Gerðu verkefnið fyrir morgun.
Do the assignment by morning.
Here, 'gerðu' is the imperative form of the verb 'gera', directed towards a second person singular subject, indicating a command or instruction.
Mig langar að þú gerðir verkefnið fljótt.
I wish that you would do the assignment quickly.
In this sentence, 'gerðir' (a related form of 'gerðu') is in the past subjunctive mood, implying a hypothetical or desired action.
Hún sagði: „Gerðu svo vel að koma inn.“
She said: "Please come in."
'Gerðu' here is used as a polite request or invitation when paired with 'svo vel,' effectively meaning "please."
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