aðskil

aðskil is an Icelandic verb meaning to separate, divide, or distinguish. It is a transitive verb, meaning it typically takes a direct object. For example, "aðskilja löndin" means to separate the countries, and "aðskilja rétt frá röngu" means to distinguish right from wrong.

The verb aðskil can be used in a variety of contexts. It can refer to physical separation, such as separating two objects. It can also refer to abstract separation, such as separating ideas or concepts. In addition,aðskil can be used to refer to legal or political separation, such as the separation of church and state.

The past tense of aðskil is aðskildi, and the past participle is aðskilinn. For example, "Hann aðskildi þau" means he separated them, and "þau voru aðskilin" means they were separated.

The verb aðskil is related to the English word "askil," which also means to separate or divide. However, aðskil is a more common and versatile verb in Icelandic.

aðskil is an important verb in the Icelandic language, and it is used in a variety of contexts. It can be used to refer to physical separation, abstract separation, or legal and political separation.