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Basic Icelandic phrases
The phrases you will use most in Icelandic: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
Greetings
| Icelandic | Meaning |
|---|---|
halló | Hello |
hæ | Hi |
Góðan daginn | Good morning |
Góðan dag | Good afternoon |
Gott kvöld | Good evening |
Góða nótt | Good night |
bless | Goodbye |
Sjáumst síðar | See you later |
Sjáumst á morgun | See you tomorrow |
Velkomin | Welcome |
Gaman að hitta þig | Nice to meet you |
Conversation
| Icelandic | Meaning |
|---|---|
Hvernig hefurðu það? | How are you? |
Mér líður vel, takk fyrir | I am fine, thank you |
Hvað heitirðu? | What is your name? |
Ég heiti Anna | My name is Anna |
Hvaðan ertu? | Where are you from? |
Talar þú ensku? | Do you speak English? |
Ég skil ekki | I do not understand |
Geturðu endurtekið það? | Can you repeat that? |
Vinsamlegast talaðu hægt | Please speak slowly |
Polite words
| Icelandic | Meaning |
|---|---|
Þakka þér fyrir | Thank you |
Þakka þér kærlega fyrir | Thank you very much |
Gjörðu svo vel | You are welcome |
vinsamlegast | Please |
fyrirgefðu | Sorry |
Afsakið | Excuse me |
já | Yes |
nei | No |
Travel
| Icelandic | Meaning |
|---|---|
Hjálp! | Help! |
Hvar er salernið? | Where is the bathroom? |
Hvað kostar þetta? | How much is this? |
Reikninginn, takk | The bill, please |
Mig langar í vatn | I would like some water |
Feelings & celebrations
| Icelandic | Meaning |
|---|---|
Ég elska þig | I love you |
Til hamingju | Congratulations |
Til hamingju með afmælið | Happy birthday |
Skál! | Cheers! |
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