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Icelandic Phrases

The Icelandic phrases are helpful because they are used daily. Below we picked expressions that a new learner will find useful. We included the audio as well. This is a better way to learning. Learn only what you need. We start with greetings and introduction.

Hi:   Audio
What is your name?: hvað heitirðu?  Audio
Nice to meet you: gaman að hitta þig!  Audio
How are you?: hvernig hefurðu það?   Audio
I'm good, thanks: ég hef það gott, takk  Audio
And you?: en þú?  Audio

Language and Age Phrases

More questions about language and age:

Do you speak (English/Icelandic)?: talarðu ensku/íslensku  Audio
Does she speak Chinese?: talar hún kínversku?  Audio
A little bit: bara lítið  Audio
How old are you?: hvað ertu gamall/gömul   Audio
I'm 33 years old: ég er 33 ára gamall  Audio
It was nice talking to you: það var gaman að tala við þig!  Audio

If you don't understand something, this will be your secret weapon:

What do you mean?: hvað meinarðu?  Audio
I don't understand: ég skil ekki  Audio
I don't know: ég veit það ekki  Audio
Sorry: fyrirgefðu  Audio
What is that called in Icelandic?: hvað kallast þetta á íslensku?  Audio
What does that word mean in English?: hvað þýðir þetta orð á ensku?  Audio

More personal information about origins and profession:

Where are you from?: hvaðan ertu?  Audio
I'm from the U.S: ég er frá bandaríkjunum  Audio
I'm American: ég er ameríkani  Audio
Where do you live?: hvar áttu heima?  Audio
I live in the U.S: ég bý í bandaríkjunum  Audio
What do you do for a living?: við hvað starfarðu?  Audio
I'm a student: ég er nemandi  Audio

Offering or asking for help and giving directions:

Can I help you?: get ég hjálpað þér?  Audio
Can you help me?: geturðu hjálpað mér?  Audio
Where is the airport?: hvar er flugvöllurinn?  Audio
Go straight: farðu beint áfram  Audio
Then: svo  Audio
Turn left: beygðu til vinstri  Audio
Turn right: beygðu til hægri   Audio

Holiday Wishes Phrases

Good wishes in Icelandic in holidays and occasions:

Happy birthday: til hamingju með afmælið   Audio
Happy new year: gleðilegt nýtt ár!  Audio
Merry Christmas: gleðileg jól!  Audio
Good luck: gangi þér vel!  Audio
Congratulations: til hamingju!  Audio

Icelandic expressions commonly used when traveling or buying:

I have a reservation: ég er búinn að bóka  Audio
Do you have rooms available?: eigið þið laus herbergi?  Audio
I would like a non-smoking room: ég vil reyklaust herbergi  Audio
How much it costs per night?: hvað kostar nóttin?  Audio
Waiter: þjónn   Audio
How much is this?: hvað kostar þetta?  Audio
What is this?: hvað er þetta?  Audio

Survival phrases considered to be important in emergencies:

Are you okay?: er allt í lagi með þig?  Audio
I need a doctor: ég þarfnast læknis  Audio
Help: hjálp!  Audio
Call the ambulance: hringdu í sjúkrabíl!  Audio
Call the police: hringdu á lögregluna!  Audio
I am sick: ég er veikur  Audio

These Icelandic phrases can be used in a variety of conversations. If you have already visited our Icelandic Vocabulary and Icelandic Grammar, you might want to visit our Icelandic Flashcards to practice what you learned.


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Did you know? Phrases are the combination of the use of vocabulary and grammar. Mastering the vocabulary and grammar can result in the ability to make useful Icelandic phrases.


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