No. 365 in Icelandic
samfélagið
The word "samfélagið" in English means "the society."
In a sentence
Samfélagið í bænum var mjög samheldið.
The community in the town was very close-knit.
Refers to a specific community group or society in a town.
Við viljum bæta samfélagið með sjálfboðaliðastarfi.
We want to improve the society with volunteer work.
Denotes the broader concept of societal structure or society collectively.
Á samfélagsmiðlum er hægt að tengjast samfélaginu víða um heim.
On social media, it is possible to connect with communities around the world.
Refers to collective groups of people sharing a common platform or interest.
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