Icelandic language

LEARN ICELANDIC VOCABULARY:

• Essentials (greetings and frequently used basic words)
• Basic phrases (introduce yourself, ask for help, and more)
• Days of the week, months and seasons
• More coming soon

About the Icelandic language

Icelandic is a North Germanic language spoken by about 300.000 people in Iceland, where it is the official language. It is most closely related to Faroese and western Norwegian dialects.

Icelandic is more conservative than most Germanic languages. The language regulator prefers to base new terms on older Icelandic words rather than directly taking in loanwords from other languages. In addition, Icelandic has quite complex grammar due to, among other things, the cases and the irregular declensions. Since the written language has not evolved that much over the centuries, Icelanders can understand Old Norse texts relatively easily.

Reasons to learn Icelandic

Icelandic is a fascinating language. Many people dream of learning this conservative language and getting to know the inspiring culture. Learning Icelandic is a challenging but highly rewarding experience for those interested in languages and grammar. Iceland is also a beautiful country. Speaking Icelandic will allow you to connect more deeply with the local culture and people. Moreover, by understanding the language, you can understand literature that few people in the world can read. Speaking Icelandic is a superpower.