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No. 180 in Icelandic

málið

"The matter," "the issue," or "the language," depending on context.

In a sentence

  • Hvað er málið?

    What's the matter?

    Here, 'málið' refers to 'the matter' or 'situation' in an interrogative context.

  • Málið við þetta verkefni er flókið.

    The issue with this project is complex.

    In this sentence, 'málið' means 'the issue' or 'problem' being discussed.

  • Við skulum tala um málið seinna.

    Let's talk about the matter later.

    Here, 'málið' represents 'the subject' or 'topic' of discussion.

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