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Weather is an essential part of everyday life, and it's no different in Icelandic. The country's location in the North Atlantic ensures that Icelandic weather is unpredictable and can change rapidly. Learning Icelandic weather vocabulary is essential for understanding weather conditions and forecasting changes. In this lesson, we will explore common Icelandic weather vocabulary and phrases. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand Icelandic weather reports and discuss weather conditions with locals.

Basic Weather Phrases

Before diving into Icelandic weather vocabulary, let's review some basic weather phrases:

  • Hvernig er veðrið? - What is the weather like?
  • Veðrið er gott - The weather is good.
  • Veðrið er slæmt - The weather is bad.
  • Það er kalt - It is cold.
  • Það er heitt - It is hot.
  • Það er rigning - It is raining.
  • Það er snjókoma - It is snowing.
  • Það er vindur - It is windy.

Temperature

Icelandic temperature is measured in Celsius (Celsíus) and sometimes Fahrenheit (Fahrenheits). Below are some common Icelandic weather vocabulary related to temperature:

Icelandic Pronunciation English
hitastig ['hɪtaˌstɪk] temperature
hiti ['hiti] heat
kuldinn ['kʏltɪn] chill
frost ['frɔst] frost
hiti- og köldublær ['hiti ɔɣ kœltʏˌplai:ɾ] heatwave and cold snap
>n mínusgráða [hɛr tʏ: 'nuːsɡraːða] below zero
  • Note: In Icelandic, the suffix "inn" is often added to nouns and adjectives to indicate a definite article.

Examples

  • Það er þrjátíu gráður - It is thirty degrees.
  • Það er mjög heitt á daginn í dag - It is very hot today.

Precipitation

Icelandic weather is highly unpredictable and can bring different forms of precipitation. Below are some common Icelandic weather vocabulary related to precipitation:

Icelandic Pronunciation English
úrkoma ['ʏrk'homa] precipitation
regn ['rɛkn̥] rain
snjór [snjou:r] snow
höggregn ['hœɣrɛkn̥] sleet
hálsregn ['hau:lsrɛkn̥] drizzle
rigning ['rɪŋktn̥] rainfall
þrumuveður ['θrʏ:mʏ'vɛˌðʏr] thunderstorm
haglél ['haklei:l] hail

Examples

  • Það er draga á við úrkomu - There is a storm brewing.
  • Það er að rigna - It is raining.
  • Það er hálsregn í dag - It is drizzling today.

Wind

Icelandic weather can be very windy, especially along the coasts. Below are some common Icelandic weather vocabulary related to wind:

Icelandic Pronunciation English
vindur ['vɪntʏr] wind
vindstyrkur ['vɪnts'tɪrkʏr] wind speed
logn ['loukn̥] calm
rok ['rɔːk] gust
stormur ['stwrmʏr] storm
pólskur vindur ['poulskʏr 'vɪntʏr] polar wind

Examples

  • Það er sterkur vindur í dag - It is a strong wind today.
  • Stormur er á leiðinni - Storm is coming.

Weather Phenomena

Icelandic weather is well known for its unique weather phenomena. Below are some common Icelandic weather vocabulary related to these phenomena:

Icelandic Pronunciation English
sólríki ['soːlri:kɪ] sunshine
ský [skʏː] cloud
regnbogi ['rɛknbɔ:i] rainbow
Þrumuveður ['θrʏ:mʏvɛˌðʏr] thunderstorm

Examples

  • Sólríkt dagur - Sunny day
  • Það er regnbogi á lofti - There is a rainbow in the sky.
  • Þrumuveður er yfir höfuðborginni - Thunderstorm above the capital city.

Seasons and Months

Below are the Icelandic words for the four seasons and twelve months of the year:

Icelandic Pronunciation English
vetrarins ['vɛtrarɪns] winter
vorins ['vɔrɪns] spring
sumars ['sʏm:ars] summer
hausts ['hœysts] autumn
janúar ['janu:ar] January
febrúar ['fɛbrua:r] February
mars [mars] March
apríl ['apr'i:l] April
maí [ma:i] May
júní ['junii] June
júlí ['ju:li] July
ágúst ['au:gʏst] August
september ['sɛptɛmbɛr] September
október ['ɔkʏto:bɛr] October
nóvember ['no:ᵹvɛmbɛr] November
desember ['dɛsɛmbɛr] December

Examples

  • Vetrarins fyrsti mánuður er janúar - The first month of winter is January.
  • Sumarsólstöður er í júni - Summer solstice is in June.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have explored common Icelandic weather vocabulary and phrases. Icelandic weather is highly unpredictable, so learning weather vocabulary is vital for understanding weather reports and forecasts. We have covered basic weather phrases, temperature, precipitation, wind, and weather phenomena. Additionally, we have learned the words for the four seasons and twelve months of the year. By mastering Icelandic weather vocabulary, you will be able to discuss weather conditions in Iceland with locals and make the most of your Icelandic experience.


Table of Contents - Icelandic Course - 0 to A1


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Articles


Numbers and Time


Present Tense Verbs


Everyday Activities


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Questions and Negation


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions


Weather and Seasons


Icelandic Culture and Traditions



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