skannaði

Skannaði is the past tense, singular form of the Icelandic verb "að skanna," which translates to "to scan" in English. This verb is commonly used in modern Icelandic to describe the act of using a scanner to digitize a physical document, image, or object.

The process of scanning involves using a device to convert a physical item into a digital representation, typically an image file such as a JPEG or PDF. This digital file can then be stored, shared, edited, or printed. In everyday language, "skannaði" would be used in a sentence such as "Ég skannaði inn gömlu myndirnar" (I scanned the old photos) or "Hún skannaði skjalið inn á tölvuna" (She scanned the document into the computer).

Beyond the common use with document scanners, the verb can also be applied in contexts related to technology that involves capturing data from the physical world. For instance, 3D scanners can create digital models of objects, and this action would also be described using "skannaði." The verb's usage reflects the integration of digital technology into daily life, mirroring the English verb "scanned."