93 Common Icelandic Phrases (with Audio) - Start Speaking Today
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Learning just a few key phrases in Icelandic, will open up a world of possibilities for you.
The ability to speak the local language makes traveling a lot more fun. It allows you to connect with the local people, and experience the culture in a more meaningful way.
To help you start learning Icelandic, I've put together 93 basic Icelandic phrases you should learn. Spend a little time learning these, and your trip will become more rewarding than you imagined.
You can listen to each phrase, and study them using spaced repetition, right on this page.
How to Study Icelandic on This Page
Play each phrase a few times and repeat it out loud. Then click the 'Study' button to add that phrase to your study session. Add as many phrases as you like, but not so many that it makes it hard to study, 5 is a good start.
When you're ready, click the 'Study Now' button that will appear at the bottom of the screen. You will be shown each phrase, and you can test yourself on the translation. If you get it right, click 'Right', if you get it wrong, click 'Wrong'.
When you get something wrong, you will be tested on it again in the same session, when you get it right, you will be tested on it again in a future session. This is called spaced repetition, and it's the most effective way to learn a new language.
We'll keep track of your progress, all you have to do is return to this page, add more phrases, and start your next session.
Adding a few phrases each day, and studying them for just 5 minutes, will have you speaking basic Icelandic in no time.
Greetings & Basic Phrases
1. HelloHalló2. How are you?Hvernig hefurðu það?3. I’m fine, and you?Mér líður vel, og þú?4. PleaseVinsamlegast5. Thank youÞakka þér fyrir6. You’re WelcomeÞú ert velkominn7. GoodbyeBless8. CheersSkál9. Excuse meFyrirgefðu10. I’m sorryMér þykir það leitt11. What’s your name?Hvað heitir þú?12. My name is…Ég heiti…13. Nice to meet youGaman að hitta þig14. Where are you from?Hvaðan ertu?15. I’m from…ég er frá…16. How old are you?Hvað ertu gamall?17. I’m 35 years oldég er 35 ára18. What do you do for a living?Hvað gerir þú fyrir líf þitt?19. I’m a teacherÉg er kennari20. What do you do for fun?Hvað gerir þú þér til skemmtunar?21. I like…Mér líkar…22. I don’t like…mér líkar ekki…23. YesJá24. NoNeiLanguage Communication
25. Do you speak English?Talar þú ensku?26. I understandÉg skil27. I don’t understandég skil ekki28. I speak a little…ég tala smá…29. Could you please speak a little slower?Gætirðu vinsamlegast talað aðeins hægar?30. Could you repeat that?Gætirðu endurtekið það?31. How do you say…?Hvernig segirðu…?32. What does… mean?Hvað þýðir…?Shopping & Money
33. How much?Hversu mikið?34. I would like…Ég myndi vilja…35. Can I pay by credit card/debit card?Get ég borgað með kreditkorti/debetkorti?36. Here you goHér ertu37. Could I see this?Gæti ég séð þetta?38. What time do you close?Hvenær lokar þú?39. Do you have anything cheaper?Áttu eitthvað ódýrara?40. It’s too expensiveÞað er of dýrt41. I'll pay...ég skal borga...42. Where can I exchange money?Hvar get ég skipt peningum?Transportation
43. How much for a ticket to…?Hvað kostar miði á…?44. A return ticket to…Farið fram og til baka til…45. Here’s my passportHér er vegabréfið mitt46. What time does the bus arrive?Hvenær kemur rútan?47. What time does the train depart?Hvenær fer lestin?48. Which platform?Hvaða pallur?49. Is this seat taken?Er þetta sæti upptekið?50. When is the next ferry to…?Hvenær er næsta ferja til…?51. Could you call me a taxi?Gætirðu kallað mig leigubíl?52. I’d like to go to…Mig langar að fara í…53. Could you let me know when to get off?Gætirðu látið mig vita hvenær ég á að fara af stað?54. Where could I rent a bike?Hvar gæti ég leigt hjól?55. I’d like to rent a carMig langar að leigja bílEating & Drinking
55. I’d like to rent a carMig langar að leigja bíl56. Could you recommend a good restaurant?Gætirðu mælt með góðum veitingastað?57. What would you recommend?Hverju myndir þú mæla með?58. What are some local specialties?Hverjir eru staðbundnir sérréttir?59. What is the special of the day?Hvað er sérstakt dagsins?60. Could I see the menu, please?Gæti ég séð matseðilinn, vinsamlegast?61. A beer, pleaseBjór, takk62. Could I get the bill, pleaseGæti ég fengið reikninginn, takk63. I’m allergic to…ég er með ofnæmi fyrir…64. That was delicious!Þetta var ljúffengt!65. This isn’t what I orderedÞetta er ekki það sem ég pantaði66. Can I buy you a drink?Má ég kaupa þér drykk?67. Let’s have another!Við skulum hafa annað!Directions
68. How do I get to…?Hvernig kemst ég að…?69. It’s on the left/on the right/straight ahead/Það er til vinstri/hægra megin/beint fram/70. How far is…?Hversu langt er…?71. Where is the nearest ATM?Hvar er næsti hraðbanki?72. Where can I find tourist information?Hvar get ég fundið ferðamannaupplýsingar?73. Do you have a map?Ertu með kort?74. Can you show me that on the map?Geturðu sýnt mér það á kortinu?Sightseeing
75. What is the entrance fee?Hver er aðgangseyrir?76. What is that building?Hver er sú bygging?77. What’s on at the cinema tonight?Hvað er í bíó í kvöld?78. That’s a beautiful buildingÞað er falleg bygging79. What is there to see around here?Hvað er að sjá hér í kring?Accommodations
80. I have a reservationÉg er með fyrirvara81. Do you have any double rooms available?Eru einhver tveggja manna herbergi laus?82. Could I see the room?Gæti ég séð herbergið?83. I’d like to stay for… nights.Mig langar að vera í… nætur.84. Is breakfast included?Er morgunverður innifalinn?85. The air conditioner in my room doesn’t workLoftkælingin í herberginu mínu virkar ekki86. Could I get a different room?Gæti ég fengið annað herbergi?87. Is there a restaurant here?Er veitingastaður hér?Health & Emergencies
88. Help!Hjálp!89. I need a police officerMig vantar lögregluþjón90. Is there pharmacy nearby?Er apótek í nágrenninu?91. Can I use your phone?Má ég nota símann þinn?92. Call the police/ambulance!Hringdu í lögregluna/sjúkrabílinn!93. Leave me alone!Láttu mig í friði!