Hello everyone!
Icelandic is full of long, tricky, and sometimes tongue-twisting words that can be difficult for learners. Whether it’s a word with unfamiliar sounds, complicated spelling, or just something really hard to remember, we’ve all come across at least one Icelandic word that made us stop and think!
What’s the hardest Icelandic word you’ve learned so far?
- Is it a long compound word, like sjúkraþjálfari (physiotherapist)?
- A word with tricky pronunciation, like Eyjafjallajökull?
- Or maybe something that looks simple but is surprisingly difficult?
Share your toughest Icelandic words and let’s see if others struggled with them too! If you’ve mastered a difficult word, feel free to share your tips on how to remember or pronounce it.
Let’s tackle Icelandic one word at a time!
Íris Líf, OLS Community Manager – Icelandic