No. 946 in Icelandic
vellinum
"Vellinum" means "the field" or "the pitch" in English, typically referring to a sports field.
In a sentence
Börnin leika sér á vellinum.
The children are playing on the field.
In this sentence, 'vellinum' refers to a playing field or open area where children are engaged in activities.
Við hittumst á vellinum eftir skóla.
We meet at the field after school.
Here, 'vellinum' specifies the location 'field' as a meeting point.
Keppnin fór fram á vellinum.
The competition took place on the field.
In this usage, 'vellinum' indicates the venue where an event occurs.
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