No. 43 in Icelandic
gera
"To do" or "to make."
In a sentence
Ég ætla að gera heimavinnuna mína.
I intend to do my homework.
In this sentence, 'gera' is used to denote the act of performing or conducting something, showcasing its use as 'do' or 'make' in Icelandic.
Hvernig á ég að gera þetta?
How am I supposed to do this?
Here, 'gera' is used in a question to inquire about the method or process to accomplish something, emphasizing its versatility in everyday conversation.
Það er mikilvægt að gera rétt.
It is important to do the right thing.
In this example, 'gera' illustrates the concept of taking correct actions or fulfilling responsibilities, reflecting its abstract usage in ethical or moral contexts.
Hear it in real podcasts
The recording above is a synthetic voice. Hear how people say “gera” in actual Icelandic podcasts.
Find “gera” in podcastsLearn it from shows you like
LangTurbo plays Icelandic podcasts with a transcript and the English under every line. Tap a word like this one and it tells you what it means right there.
Get the appIcelandic books and courses on Amazon (an affiliate link: a purchase through it supports this site).