No. 967 in Icelandic
leikurinn
The Icelandic word "leikurinn" translates to "the game" in English.
In a sentence
Leikurinn hefst klukkan fimm.
The game starts at five o'clock.
The word 'leikurinn' refers to a sports game or match, demonstrating its use in the context of events or activities.
Leikurinn átti að vera skemmtilegur, en það rigndi.
The play was supposed to be entertaining, but it rained.
Here, 'leikurinn' represents a theatrical play or drama, showcasing its cultural and artistic context.
Börnin fundu gamla leikinn og tóku að leika sér með hann.
The children found the old toy and started playing with it.
'Leikurinn' in this context relates to a game or toy, underlining its use as an object for recreation or play among children.
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