No. 265 in Icelandic
stóð
"Stóð" in English means "stood" (past tense of stand) or refers to a "herd" or "group of horses," depending on context.
In a sentence
Hann stóð við gluggann.
He stood by the window.
The word 'stóð' is used to indicate the action of standing, in the past tense, referring to someone maintaining an upright position.
Hún stóð við loforðið.
She kept the promise.
The word 'stóð' here is used metaphorically to denote upholding or fulfilling something, like a promise.
Það stóð á skilti að það væri lokað.
The sign stated that it was closed.
In this sentence, 'stóð' conveys the idea of being printed, written, or conveyed as information on a sign.
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