No. 589 in Icelandic
samfélag
"Samfélag" means "community" or "society" in English.
In a sentence
Samfélag okkar er byggt á trausti og vináttu.
Our community is built on trust and friendship.
In this sentence, 'samfélag' is used to refer to a community or group of people living together, highlighting the social structure within it.
Ég reyni að vera virkur í samfélaginu með því að taka þátt í viðburðum.
I try to be active in the society by participating in events.
Here, 'samfélaginu' refers to the societal context in which the speaker is engaging in activities, emphasizing individual participation in communal life.
Samfélagsmiðlar gera okkur kleift að tengjast fólki út um allan heim.
Social media enables us to connect with people all over the world.
In this case, 'samfélagsmiðlar' (social media) uses the root 'samfélag' to denote platforms that facilitate community and communication, showcasing a modern digital interpretation of the term.
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