No. 4 in Icelandic
til
"Til" in Icelandic means "to," "for," or "about," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Ég fór til Reykjavíkur í sumar.
I went to Reykjavik this summer.
Here, 'til' is used to indicate direction or destination, essentially translating as 'to' in English.
Þetta er gjöf til þín.
This is a gift for you.
In this instance, 'til' conveys purpose or possession, meaning 'for' in this context, highlighting the recipient of the gift.
Við höfum beðið til morguns.
We have waited until morning.
Here, 'til' signifies a time frame, equivalent to 'until' in English, denoting the point up to which the action takes place.
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