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megn

megn

Icelandic

Adjective

megn (comparative megnari, superlative megnastur)

  1. (usually negative) strong, potent
    megn óþefur
    a strong malodour
    megn óánægja
    strong dissatisfaction

Declension

Noun

megn n (genitive singular megns, no plural)

  1. strength
  2. the main part of something
    Megnið af peningunum fór í fæði og húsnæði.
    Most of the money went to room and board.

Declension

Derived terms

  • vera um megn (to be too much for someone)
  • reyna eftir megni (to try as one can)
  • af fremsta megni (to the best of one's ability)