No. 694 in Icelandic
neikvæð
The Icelandic word "neikvæð" means "negative" in English.
In a sentence
Mér var sagt að veðrið yrði neikvæð áhrif á ferðalagið.
I was told that the weather would have a negative impact on the trip.
Here, "neikvæð" is used as an adjective to describe "áhrif" (impact), showing an unfavorable or harmful attribute.
Hún hafði neikvæð viðhorf gagnvart nýju breytingunum.
She had negative attitudes towards the new changes.
In this sentence, "neikvæð" qualifies "viðhorf" (attitudes), indicating disapproval or pessimistic feelings.
Við ræddum um neikvæða hlið stafræns tækni.
We discussed the negative side of digital technology.
Here, "neikvæða" is a descriptor for "hlið" (side), emphasizing drawbacks or disadvantages.
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