No. 632 in Icelandic
miða
The Icelandic word "miða" means "ticket" or "to aim/target," depending on context.
In a sentence
Ég ætla að miða við fyrri reynslu.
I will base it on previous experience.
Here, 'miða við' is used as a phrase meaning 'base on' or 'rely on', demonstrating how 'miða' is used in compound expressions to indicate a standard or reference for comparison.
Gætir þú rétt mér miðann, vinsamlegast?
Could you hand me the ticket, please?
In this sentence, 'miðann' is the accusative singular form of 'miði', meaning 'ticket', showcasing a different usage of the word where it refers to an object.
Börnin miðu við trén í leik sínum.
The children aimed at the trees in their play.
Here, 'miða við' is used to mean 'aim at', showing how the verb form can take on different meanings based on the context and the accompanying words.
Hear it in real podcasts
The recording above is a synthetic voice. Hear how people say “miða” in actual Icelandic podcasts.
Find “miða” in podcastsLearn it from shows you like
LangTurbo plays Icelandic podcasts with a transcript and the English under every line. Tap a word like this one and it tells you what it means right there.
Get the appIcelandic books and courses on Amazon (an affiliate link: a purchase through it supports this site).