No. 915 in Icelandic

leysa

"To solve, release, dissolve, or untie."

In a sentence

Ég þarf að leysa þrautina.
I need to solve the puzzle.
In this context, "leysa" means to solve or resolve an issue, specifically a problem or a task.
Hann leysti vandan á fundinum.
He resolved the problem during the meeting.
Here, "leysa" is used to indicate resolving a dilemma or problem.
Ég mun leysa þetta leyndarmál.
I will uncover this secret.
In this sentence, "leysa" conveys the act of uncovering or revealing something that was concealed or unknown.

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