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No. 997 in Icelandic

hafnar

The Icelandic word "hafnar" means "harbors" or "rejects," depending on context.

In a sentence

  • Hann hafnar alltaf tilboðunum.

    He always declines the offers.

    Here, 'hafnar' is used as a verb meaning 'declines.'

  • Skipið hafnar í Reykjavík.

    The ship docks in Reykjavík.

    Here, 'hafnar' is used as a verb meaning 'docks.'

  • Við gengum meðfram hafnarbrúninni.

    We walked along the edge of the harbor.

    Here, 'hafnar' is part of a compound noun 'hafnarbrúninni,' related to 'harbor.'

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