leigja
Leigja is an Icelandic verb meaning to rent or hire, specifically to obtain the use of property, equipment, or services in exchange for payment over a fixed period. The related noun leiga refers to the rental itself or the arrangement. The verb is used with a direct object that names the item being rented, and it can also be used in a sense of renting something out when the subject provides it to others for use.
In practical use, leigja appears in contexts such as renting housing, vehicles, or tools. The infinitive leigja
Etymology and cognates: Leigja derives from Old Norse leiga, with cognates in other Nordic languages, such as
Summary: Leigja covers the action of renting something from another party, while the noun leiga denotes the