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measure (EN)
sögn, Nafnorð

sögn “measure”

nafnháttur measure; hann measures; þátíð measured; lh. þt. measured; nhm. measuring
  1. mæla
    Before cutting the fabric, she measured it carefully to ensure it would fit the pattern.
  2. vera á tilteknum málum
    The new couch measured exactly six feet in length, fitting the living room space perfectly.
  3. meta
    Teachers often measure a student's progress by looking at their grades and classroom participation.

Nafnorð “measure”

eintala measure, fleirtala measures eða óteljanlegt
  1. takmörkun (eða viðmið)
    His patience had reached its measure and he could tolerate the delays no longer.
  2. skammtur
    He offered a measure of support to his friend in a time of need.
  3. mæling
    The measure of the room's dimensions showed it was large enough for the new furniture.
  4. mál (í eldamennsku)
    She used a small measure to scoop the flour for the cake recipe.
  5. viðmið
    Fairness is often used as a measure of good leadership.
  6. mælieiningar
    The farmer stored several measures of wheat in his barn for the winter.
  7. málband
    The carpenter reached for his measure to ensure the wood was cut to the right length.
  8. bragarháttur
    The poet chose an intricate measure for his latest sonnet to convey a sense of urgency.
  9. taktur
    The composer wrote a difficult measure that required the pianist to play a rapid succession of notes.
  10. ráðstafanir
    The government took drastic measures to curb the spread of the disease.