No. 642 in Icelandic
skv
"Skv." is an abbreviation in Icelandic for "samkvæmt," which means "according to."
In a sentence
Upphæðin var skv. samningnum óbreytt.
The amount was unchanged according to the agreement.
Here, 'skv.' is used as an abbreviation for the Icelandic 'samkvæmt', meaning 'according to', commonly used in formal or written contexts.
Skv. sögunni voru þeir vinir.
According to the story, they were friends.
In this sentence, 'skv.' refers to 'samkvæmt', showing reliance on a narrative or account to provide information.
Maturinn var skv. hefðinni viðburður.
The food was an event according to tradition.
Here, 'skv.' indicates adherence to a tradition or customary practice.
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