No. 408 in Icelandic
tækifæri
Opportunity.
In a sentence
Ég fékk tækifæri til að ferðast um landið.
I got the opportunity to travel around the country.
In this sentence, 'tækifæri' is used in its literal sense to indicate an opportunity or a chance to do something special or desirable.
Við ættum að nýta tækifærið á meðan það stendur yfir.
We should take advantage of the opportunity while it lasts.
Here, the word 'tækifæri' is used in a figurative sense to emphasize the need to seize or capitalize on a favorable situation.
Það var gott tækifæri fyrir mig til að æfa tungumálið.
It was a good opportunity for me to practice the language.
The usage of 'tækifæri' in this sentence highlights a chance for personal improvement or growth.
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