No. 431 in Icelandic
skapa
"Skapa" means "to create" in English.
In a sentence
Listamaðurinn skapaði fallega málverkið.
The artist created a beautiful painting.
'Skapa' is used to refer to the act of creating artwork, specifically a painting, showcasing its association with artistic creation.
Við verðum að skapa lausnir fyrir þetta vandamál.
We must create solutions to this problem.
'Skapa' is employed to describe the generation or formation of solutions, highlighting its application in problem-solving contexts.
Að skapa traust er grundvallaratriði í samböndum.
Creating trust is fundamental in relationships.
'Skapa' is used metaphorically to denote fostering trust, illustrating its broader use in abstract or emotional contexts.
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