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In Icelandic, hello is Halló and thank you is Takk fyrir. Here are 22 everyday Icelandic phrases with pronunciation, for travel and a first conversation.
How to say hello in Icelandic · How to say thank you in Icelandic · How to say goodbye in Icelandic · How to say please in Icelandic · How to say sorry in Icelandic
| English | Icelandic |
|---|---|
| Hello | Halló |
| Goodbye | Bless |
| Please | Vinsamlegast often optional; softened requests can also just add 'takk' |
| Thank you | Takk fyrir |
| Yes | Já |
| No | Nei |
| Excuse me / Sorry | Afsakið |
| Do you speak English? | Talar þú ensku? often said 'talarðu ensku?' in casual speech |
| I don't understand | Ég skil ekki |
| Please speak slowly | Talaðu hægar, takk |
| How much is it? | Hvað kostar þetta? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Hvar er klósettið? |
| I'd like this, please | Ég ætla að fá þetta, takk |
| The bill, please | Reikninginn, takk |
| Where is …? | Hvar er …? insert the place after 'er' |
| Help! | Hjálp! |
| I need a doctor | Ég þarf lækni |
| Call the police! | Hringdu á lögregluna! |
| I don't speak Icelandic | Ég tala ekki íslensku |
| Can you help me? | Geturðu hjálpað mér? |
| English | Icelandic |
|---|---|
| Where is the nearest grocery store? | Hvar er næsta matvöruverslun? |
| How do you say this in Icelandic? | Hvernig segir maður þetta á íslensku? |
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