No. 402 in Icelandic

líður

The Icelandic word "líður" means "feels" or "passes" (as in time passing), depending on the context.

In a sentence

Mér líður vel í dag.
I feel good today.
In this sentence, 'líður' is used to express how the subject feels mentally or emotionally, equivalent to 'feel' in English.
Tíminn líður hratt þegar maður skemmtir sér.
Time passes quickly when one is having fun.
Here, 'líður' describes the passage of time, meaning 'passes' or 'flows' in English.
Honum líður kláða í húðinni.
He feels itching on his skin.
In this context, 'líður' refers to a physical sensation, indicating the specific feeling experienced.

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