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Icelandic

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Old Norse at (that). From Proto-Germanic *þat (that). Cognate with Old English þæt, Gothic 𐌸𐌰𐍄𐌰 (þata).

Conjunction

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  1. that
    Hún sagði mér þessi bók væri góð lesning.
    She told me that this book was a good read.

Etymology 2

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From Old Norse at (at, to), from Proto-Germanic *at (at, to). More at at.

Particle

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  1. to (infinitive particle)
    Mig langar lesa.
    I want to read.
Usage notes
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  • The infinitive particle is the only infinitive marker in Icelandic.
Derived terms
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Preposition

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  1. (with dative) to, towards
    Göngum húsinu.
    Let's walk towards the house.
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Further reading

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Old English

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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āð m

  1. Alternative spelling of āþ