No. 697 in Icelandic
opin
The Icelandic word "opin" means "open" in English.
In a sentence
Bókin liggur opin á borðinu.
The book lies open on the table.
Here, the word 'opin' is used as an adjective describing the state of the book, indicating that its pages are not closed.
Verslunin er opin frá níu til sex.
The store is open from nine to six.
In this sentence, 'opin' describes the operational status of the store, specifying that it is accessible during this time.
Almannatengslin voru opin fyrir öllum spurningum.
The public relations were open to all questions.
Here, 'opin' metaphorically describes the openness in communication or attitude of the public relations department, indicating receptiveness or willingness to engage.
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