yvir

Etymology
From, from , from , from , from.

Preposition
(+ accusative or dative)


 * 1) over

Usage notes
Accusative with movements Dative when static
 * ferðast yvir land - travel overland
 * teir fóru vestur yvir hav - they sailed westward over the sea
 * svørðið hekk yvir teirra høvdi - the sword hung over their heads
 * myndin hongur yvir sofuni - the picture hangs over the couch