No. 366 in Icelandic

skiptir

"Skiptir" means "changes," "divides," or "matters," depending on context.

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Það skiptir máli að vera tímanlega.
It matters to be on time.
The word 'skiptir' here conveys 'matters' or 'is important', indicating significance.
Hann skiptir peningum í banka.
He exchanges money at the bank.
The verb 'skiptir' in this context means 'exchanges' or swaps, as used in financial terms.
Hún skiptir um föt eftir vinnu.
She changes clothes after work.
The term 'skiptir' here conveys 'changes', referring to substituting or changing clothing.

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