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Tag Archives: Pronunciation
Word of the Day
augasteinn (n) “pupil” That’s pupil in relation to the eye, not the pupil that constitutes a student. Before we get into the specifics of the word, I want to help you envision what the pupil of an eye is synonymous … Continue reading
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Word of the Day
andi (m) “breath” or “soul/spirit/ghost” This word immediately appeals to me because of its poetic quality of meaning both breath and ghost. When we think of ghosts, an idea of flimsy mist rolls around in our heads, sort of like … Continue reading
Tongue Twisters and Words as Long as Giraffe Tongues
Það fer nú að verða verra ferðaveðrið! Here is a challenge: Try saying the above phrase ten times, as fast as you can. It may prove to be difficult if you have no knowledge of how Icelandic is spoken, but … Continue reading
Learn Icelandic by listening to English
So along my very short (yet still occurring) journey through the Icelandic language, I’ve encountered recommendations on how I should go about training my ear to become used to the sounds in spoken Icelandic. I’ve been told to listen to … Continue reading
Eyjafjallajökull, or Eyyuyafuhyatlayokutoohlah
For those of you unfamiliar with Eyjafjallajökull and the roller coaster of events it has caused both mentally and physically, we’ll start simply. When you see the word Eyjafjallajökull on the page, assuming you are not an Icelander, you will … Continue reading
Why You Should Listen to Icelandic Music
There’s always that awkward moment when your friend in the passenger seat of your car asks you to turn on the music, and all you have is an Icelandic playlist set to an infinite loop. The constant groans from my … Continue reading
Word of the Day
haust (n) “fall/autumn” Unlike the other words I’ve posted on this blog, this is not a compound word and has no exciting, poetic combination. Yet, it isn’t the meaning behind the word so mach as the way it sounds in relation … Continue reading
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