No. 637 in Icelandic
nýs
The Icelandic word "nýs" is a conjugated form of the verb "njósna," meaning "spies" or "observes intently."
In a sentence
Ég keypti nýs húsgagns.
I bought a new piece of furniture.
Here, 'nýs' is in the genitive singular masculine form, agreeing with the genitive form of 'húsgagns' (furniture).
Mjólkin hefur nýs bragðs.
The milk has a new taste.
In this example, 'nýs' is in the genitive masculine singular form, complementing 'bragðs' (taste) which is also in genitive.
Þetta er tilviljun nýs árangurs.
This is a coincidence of new success.
Here, 'nýs' is used in genitive singular to modify 'árangurs' (success), you see its adjective agreement characteristics.
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