No. 839 in Icelandic
læra
To learn.
In a sentence
Ég ætla að læra stærðfræði í kvöld.
I am going to study mathematics tonight.
The word 'læra' here is used to express the intention of academic or focused learning.
Hún lærði að keyra bíl þegar hún var sextán ára.
She learned to drive a car when she was sixteen years old.
In this context, 'læra' is used to indicate the acquisition of a new skill.
Þau vilja læra meira um íslenska menningu.
They want to learn more about Icelandic culture.
Here, 'læra' signifies gaining knowledge or understanding about a specific topic.
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