No. 526 in Icelandic
reykjavíkur
"Reykjavíkur" is the genitive form of "Reykjavík," meaning "of Reykjavík," referring to something belonging to or associated with Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland.
In a sentence
Ég fór í miðbæ Reykjavíkur.
I went to the downtown area of Reykjavik.
Here, 'Reykjavíkur' is in the genitive case, denoting possession or belonging, indicating the downtown area related to Reykjavik.
Landakot er í vesturhluta Reykjavíkur.
Landakot is in the western part of Reykjavik.
In this sentence, 'Reykjavíkur' is used to describe a location within Reykjavik, again employing the genitive case to show a part of the city.
Sagan af biskupnum af Reykjavíkur flakkaði víða.
The story of the bishop of Reykjavik spread widely.
The term 'Reykjavíkur' indicates that the bishop is associated with Reykjavik, demonstrating the genitive use to attribute origin or association.
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