How to Say “What” in Old Norse
The Old Norse word for “what” is hvat.
In Icelandic, ‘sorry’ is expressed as fyrirgefðu or afsakið. These terms are used as expressions of regret or sorrow.
The English word welcome is translated into Icelandic as velkominn.
The English phrase “happy holidays” is translated into Icelandic as gleðilega hátið. This phrase is used as a holiday greeting.
The Icelandic word for dog is hundur. The word refers to the animal.
The Old Norse word for the toast “cheers” is skál. skál is used as an interjection when making a toast while drinking.
In Icelandic, ‘excuse me’ can be expressed through several forms, primarily afsakið.
The Old Norse word for sword is sverð. The term refers to a sword as a weapon.