No. 87 in Icelandic
sinn
The Icelandic word "sinn" means "time" or "occasion."
In a sentence
Hann fór í fyrsta sinn í sundlaugina.
He went to the swimming pool for the first time.
In this sentence, 'sinn' denotes 'time' or 'occasion', specifically referencing a timeline event in the phrase 'fyrsta sinn' (the first time).
Hana dreymdi um sinn eigin heim.
She dreamt of her own world.
Here, 'sinn' is used possessively, indicating ownership or association, in the phrase 'sinn eigin' (her own).
Hann horfði á hvern sinn listamaður.
He watched each artist at their turn.
In this example, 'sinn' is used reflexively to indicate the turn or focus on each subject in the context of repetition or succession in the phrase 'hvern sinn'.
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