No. 401 in Icelandic

keppni

Competition.

In a sentence

Þeir tóku þátt í spennandi keppni.
They participated in an exciting competition.
The word 'keppni' here is used to denote a structured event where participants compete, emphasizing the competitive aspect.
Ástin á íþróttum veitir gleði í keppni.
Love for sports provides joy in competition.
In this sentence, 'keppni' refers generally to the concept of competition or contest, highlighting the abstract quality of competitive activities.
Við fórum í vinakeppni til að sjá hver gæti hlupið hraðast.
We held a friendly competition to see who could run the fastest.
Here, 'keppni' is used to describe a lighthearted and social form of competition, underlining the informal or friendly nature.

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