No. 571 in Icelandic
gjöf
Gift.
In a sentence
Ég gaf honum góða gjöf í afmælisgjöf.
I gave him a good gift as a birthday present.
The word 'gjöf' is used here to mean a tangible present or gift given on a special occasion, emphasizing generosity and thoughtfulness.
Náttúran er dýrmæt gjöf sem við eigum alltaf að meta.
Nature is a precious gift that we should always cherish.
In this case, 'gjöf' is metaphorically applied to signify something valuable and unearned, like the natural world, illustrating its metaphorical sense.
Vatnið sem við fáum við hvern máltíð er mikilvæg gjöf.
The water we receive with every meal is an important gift.
Here, 'gjöf' denotes something given freely and essential, highlighting the appreciation of everyday essentials.
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