No. 790 in Icelandic
víðar
The Icelandic word "víðar" translates to "wider" in English.
In a sentence
Trén vaxa víðar um landið.
Trees grow in various places across the country.
In this sentence, 'víðar' means 'in various places', indicating a wide distribution.
Þetta er víðar í umræðunni.
This is more widely discussed.
Here, 'víðar' means 'more widely', extending the context of the discussion.
Víðar gat ég ferðast með nýju bílinn.
I could travel farther with the new car.
In this usage, 'víðar' indicates a greater extent or distance.
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