Language/Icelandic/Vocabulary/Daily-Routine
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Introduction
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to everyday activities and routines, such as getting dressed, eating, and going to work. These are useful words that you can use in your daily life, whether you are living in Iceland or traveling to this beautiful country. By the end of this lesson, you should be comfortable using Icelandic words associated with daily routines.
In the morning
Getting up
Here are some Icelandic words and phrases related to getting up:
Icelandic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Vakna | 'va:kna | To wake up |
Standa upp | 'stan:da ʏhp | To stand up |
Taka sturtu | 'ta:ka stʏr.tʏ | To take a shower |
Borra tennurnar | 'bɔr.a 'tɛn.yr.nar | To brush your teeth |
Examples:
- Ég vakna klukkan sjö á morgnana = I wake up at seven in the morning
- Ert þú alltaf fyrst manns til að taka sturtu? = Are you always the first one to take a shower?
Getting dressed
Here are some words and phrases related to getting dressed:
Icelandic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Klæða sig í | 'klaɪða sɪg i: | To get dressed in |
Breyta fatnaði | 'breɪta 'fat.naðɪ | To change clothes |
Taka á sér buxur | 'ta:ka au: 'se:r 'bʏks.ʏr | To put on pants |
Taka á sér flíkur | 'ta:ka au: 'se:r 'fliː.kʏr | To put on a dress |
Examples:
- Ég klæði mig í nýlega buxur = I put on new pants
- Hvernig breytir maður fatnaði á stílhreinu hátt? = How does one change clothes in a stylish way?
Having breakfast
Here are some words related to breakfast:
Icelandic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Morgunmatur | 'mɔrk.un.matʏr | Breakfast |
Eitthvað til morgunmatar | 'ei̯tθ.kað til 'mɔrk.un.ma.tar | Something for breakfast |
Grísk jógúrt með hunangi | griːsk 'jo.guːrt mɛð 'hʏnaŋ.i | Greek yogurt with honey |
Blaðbörur með rjóma | 'blað.bœ.rʏr mɛð 'rjɔːma | Pancakes with cream |
Examples:
- Ég hef ekki tíma til að borða morgunmat = I don't have time to eat breakfast
- Elskastu graut og kerfum, eða er ég þá eini? = Do you love porridge and oatmeal, or am I the only one?
During the day
At work
Here are some words related to work:
Icelandic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Vinnustaður | 'vɪn.nʏs.tað.ʏr | Workplace |
Vinnutími | 'vɪn.nʏ.tiː.mɪ | Working hours |
Skrifstofa | 'skrɪfs.tɔ.va | Office |
Móttaka | 'mouh.ta.ka | Reception |
Examples:
- Ég fer á fjögurra tíma skifti á strákakjallaranum = I work four-hour shifts at the pub
- Reynir að skipuleggja vinnutímana sem best býr honum á = Trying to organize the best working hours that suit him best
Lunchtime
Here are some words related to lunch:
Icelandic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Námadá | 'naʊ.ma.da: | Lunch |
Maturstöðvar | 'ma.tʏr.stœð.var | Food stalls |
Álegg | 'au.lɛk | Cold cuts |
Hressir grasréttir | 'hrɛ.sir 'kraːs.reːt.tɪr | Fresh salads |
Examples:
- Við þurfum að taka hálftíma pásu fyrir námadá= We need to take a half-hour break for lunch
- Hvaða matarstöð varðar þig mest á næsta Bíóhátíð? = Which food stalls are you most excited about at the upcoming film festival?
After work
Here are some words related to after-work activities:
Icelandic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Þrekfimi | 'θrɛk.fi.mi | Workout |
Veiði | 'vɛɪ.ði | Fishing |
Rólegt kvöld heima | 'ro:lɛkt kvœlt 'heɪ.ma | Relaxing evening at home |
Kvikmyndavefur | 'kvɪk.mɪn.tav.ɛː.r | Movie website |
Examples:
- Ertu heppinn og finnur þú alslags veiði í Eyjafirði? = Are you lucky and find all kinds of fishing in Eyjafjordur?
- Uppáhalds þrekfimi steinkjarðarans? = Favorite workout of the Rock?
In the evening
Dinner time
Here are some words related to dinner:
Icelandic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Kvöldmatur | 'kvœlt.mat.ʏr | Dinner |
Heimabakað brauð | 'heɪ.ma.bakað 'brøið | Homemade bread |
Fiskréttir | 'fɪsk.reːt.tɪr | Fish dishes |
Kjötmatur | 'tʃœt.mat.ʏr | Meat dishes |
Examples:
- Það var ekkert á síðustu átta dagana utan rusl í kvöldmatnum = It was nothing but garbage in the dinner for the last eight days
- Ertu núna búinn að smella saman smekkinn þinn fyrir íslenska íþróttamat? = Have you now put together your taste for Icelandic sports food?
Before bed
Here are some words related to bedtime:
Icelandic | Pronunciation | English Translation | |
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Atriði fyrir svefninn | 'a:trɪðɪ fɪrɪr 'sveːfn.ɪn | Bedtime routine | |
Borðaðu ankru og sofu svo sætlega inn | 'bɔr.
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