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🤗 Icelandic Greetings for Everyday Life

Hi Icelandic learners! 😃

Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in Icelandic?

Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.

If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Icelandic, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.

Let’s get started! 🤗

Greetings[edit | edit source]

English	Icelandic
general greeting	Halló
general greeting to a man	Blessaður
general greeting to a woman	Blessuð
general greeting to a man	Komdu sæll
general greeting to a woman	Komdu sæl
general greeting to a group of men	Komið þið sælir
general greeting to a group of women	Komið þið sælar
general greeting to a man	Sæll
general greeting to a woman	Sæl
informal greeting	Hæ
morning and afternoon greeting	Góðan daginn
morning and afternoon greeting	Góðan dag
evening greeting	Góða kvöldið
evening greeting	Gott kvöld
nighttime greeting	Góða nótt
how are you?	Hvað segir þú?
how are you?	Hvernig hefur þú það?
reply to Hvað segir það and Hvernig hefur þú það	Gott
reply to Hvað segir það and Hvernig hefur þú það	Allt gott
reply to Hvað segir það and Hvernig hefur þú það	Allt fínt
welcome greeting spoken to a man	Velkomin
welcome greeting spoken to a woman	Velkominn