No. 968 in Icelandic
markmiðið
The Icelandic word "markmiðið" means "the goal" or "the objective" in English.
In a sentence
Markmiðið er að ljúka verkefninu á réttum tíma.
The goal is to finish the project on time.
In this sentence, 'markmiðið' represents a specific objective or aim that one is striving toward.
Við ræddum markmiðið á fundinum í gær.
We discussed the goal during the meeting yesterday.
Here, 'markmiðið' refers to a previously established objective that everyone understands and discusses.
Það sem ég held að sé mikilvægt er að einbeita sér að markmiðið.
What I believe is important is to focus on the goal.
In this example, 'markmiðið' is the focal point or target of attention or effort.
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