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Useful Phrases and Greetings in Icelandic

Icelandic is a North Germanic language spoken in Iceland where it is the national language.

In the table below you will find different phrases that will come in handy on your trip to Iceland when you meet people.

If you are a native speaker, feel free to add audio files so that site members can hear the exact pronunciation.

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Welcome Velkomin (woman)

Velkominn (man)

Hello Halló
How are you? Hvað segirþú?

Litteraly: What do you say?

Reply to 'How are you?' Allt gott, en þú?

Litteraly: Everything good, and you?

Long time no see Langt síðan við höfum sést
What's your name? Hvað heitir þú?
My name is ... Ég heiti ...
Nice to meet you! How are you? Gaman að hitta þig! Hvað segirðu gott?
Where are you from? Hvaðan ert þu?
I'm from ... Ég er frá ...
Pleased to meet you Gaman að kynnast þér
Good morning Góðan daginn

Góðan dag

Good afternoon Góðan daginn

Góðan dag

Good evening Góða kvöldið
Good night Góða nótt
Goodbye Vertu blessaður (man)

Vertu blessuð (woman)

Good luck! Gangi þér vel!
Cheers! Good Health!

(Toasts used when drinking)

Skál!
Have a nice day Eigðu góðan dag

Sources[edit | edit source]

https://omniglot.com/language/phrases/icelandic.php

https://polyglotclub.com/language/icelandic/question/11131

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Learn Icelandic Phrases - Greetings and General Words via Videos ...[edit | edit source]

Easy Icelandic Language Phrases For Beginners - Basic Greetings ...[edit | edit source]

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