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Icelandic frequency list

No. 596 in Icelandic

takast

"Takast" means "to succeed" or "to manage" in English.

In a sentence

  • Mér tókst að klára verkefnið í tíma.

    I managed to finish the project on time.

    Here, 'takast' means to succeed or manage to do something, with 'mér tókst' indicating a personal success.

  • Það er óvíst hvort okkur takist að hitta hann.

    It is uncertain if we will manage to meet him.

    In this example, 'takast' is used in the context of achieving or succeeding in an effort, reflecting uncertainty about the outcome.

  • Við skulum vona að allt takist vel.

    Let's hope that everything turns out well.

    Here, 'takist' has the sense of turning out or succeeding, implying a hope for positive results.

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