standa straum

Icelandic

Etymology

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

Verb

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

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

Synonyms

• (pay for): kosta