No. 699 in Icelandic
rennur
"Rennur" in Icelandic means "flows" or "slides."
In a sentence
Áin rennur hægt í gegnum dalinn.
The river flows slowly through the valley.
Here, "rennur" is used in its verb form, meaning 'flows', typically describing the movement of water.
Tíminn rennur í gegn, hvort sem okkur líkar það eða ekki.
Time passes by, whether we like it or not.
In this sentence, "rennur" metaphorically describes the passing of time, illustrating its use beyond literal motion.
Hann renndi sér á sleðanum niður brekkuna.
He slid down the hill on the sled.
"Rennur" in this context is derived in the past tense as "renndi," referring to the sliding motion on a sled, showcasing its varied usages in describing motion.
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