No. 328 in Icelandic
karla
The Icelandic word "karla" is the genitive plural form of "karl," meaning "of men" or "of males."
In a sentence
Hópur karla spilaði fótbolta á vellinum.
A group of men played soccer on the field.
In this sentence, 'karla' is the genitive plural form of 'karl', indicating possession or association in the group context.
Ég sá þennan hóp karla á tónleikunum í gær.
I saw that group of men at the concert yesterday.
Here, 'karla' is used as the genitive plural to indicate the group of men being referred to.
Við fórum á fund karla til að ræða málin.
We went to a meeting of men to discuss issues.
'Karla' in this sentence is in the genitive plural form, denoting association or group pertaining to 'karl'.
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