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standa straum

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Icelandic edit

Etymology edit

From standa (“to stand”) and straum the accusative form of straumur (“a stream”).

Verb edit

standa straum (strong verb, third-person singular past indicative stóð straum, third-person plural past indicative stóðu straum, supine staðið straum)

  1. (idiomatic) to bear or pay the cost of something, to pay for, to finance

Usage notes edit

  • Used with af (“of”) which governs the dative.

Synonyms edit

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