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Icelandic Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Icelandic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about drinks in Icelandic. This lesson is intended for intermediate learners who are looking to expand their Icelandic vocabulary. Remember, the key to success in learning a language is practice, practice, practice! Be sure to practice with a native speaker or use language exchange platforms like Polyglot Club to improve your skills. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
In this lesson, we will cover the following vocabulary:

Common Drinks

Let's start with the most common drinks you might encounter in Iceland:

Icelandic	Pronunciation	English
vatn	['vahtn]	water
mjólk	['mjoulk]	milk
kaffi	['kaht-fi]	coffee
te	[té]	tea
kakó	['ka-kou]	cocoa/hot chocolate
bjór	['byor]	beer
rauðvín	['rauð-vin]	red wine
hvítvín	['hvitt-vin]	white wine
vín	[vin]	wine

Let's practice these words with a dialogue:

• Person 1: Ég vil fá kaffi, takk. ([I'd like to have coffee, please.])
• Person 2: Ertu með sykur og mjólk í því? ([Do you want sugar and milk in it?])
• Person 1: Já, takk. ([Yes, please.])
• Person 2: Hvernig te vilt þú? Grænn eða svartur? ([What kind of tea do you want? Green or black?])
• Person 1: Grænan, takk. ([Green tea, please.])
• Person 2: Ertu að fá bjór? ([Are you getting a beer?])
• Person 1: Nei, ég vil bara vatn. ([No, I just want water.])

Alcoholic Drinks

If you are of legal drinking age in Iceland, you might want to try some of these alcoholic drinks:

Icelandic	Pronunciation	English
vodka	['vawtka]	vodka
gin	[jihn]	gin
whisky	['vhis-ki]	whisky
rum	[rôm]	rum
tequila	[tèk-ki-la]	tequila
likaðan	['lî-ka-ðan]	liqueur
Brennivín	['bren-ni-vin]	Brennivín (Icelandic schnapps)

Brennivín is frequently referred to as "Black Death" due to its distinctive labeling. It is a popular alcoholic drink in Iceland, traditionally consumed during mid-winter and at the festival of Þorrablót.

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

You might be surprised to learn that Iceland has unique non-alcoholic drinks that you should try:

Icelandic	Pronunciation	English
Maltöl	['malt-œl]	Malt drink
Appelsín	['a-pel-sin]	Orange soda
Víking	['vi-king]	Lemon-lime soda (similar to Sprite or 7-Up)
Kókómjólk	['kou-kou-mjoulk]	Chocolate milk

Maltöl is a popular soft drink in Iceland, made from malted barley. It is usually consumed at breakfast or with snacks.

Conclusion

That's it for this lesson on Icelandic drinks vocabulary! Remember to practice with native speakers or use online resources to improve your skills. To continue expanding your Icelandic vocabulary, check out the Vocabulary section in our language portal. Skál! (Cheers!) 🍻

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Sources

• Food & Drinks in Icelandic » App2Brain
• Food and Drinks in Icelandic | Pinhok Languages
• What is "Drink" in Icelandic and how to say it?

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