No. 700 in Icelandic

ráðið

The Icelandic word "ráðið" can mean "the solution," "the advice," or "the council," depending on context.

In a sentence

Ég hef ráðið nýjan starfsmann.
I have hired a new employee.
In this context, 'ráðið' means 'hired' or 'decided to employ' someone.
Við höfum ráðið úr þessari flóknu stöðu.
We have resolved this complex situation.
Here, 'ráðið úr' means to 'solve' or 'resolve' a situation or problem.
Hefur þú ráðið þráðinn í sögunni?
Have you figured out the thread of the story?
In this case, 'ráðið' suggests 'interpreted' or 'understood' something within a narrative.

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