How to Say “Pizza” in Icelandic
The English word “pizza” is translated into Icelandic as pítsa.
About Icelandic
Icelandic is the official language of Iceland, spoken by about 320,000 people. It has changed so little over the centuries that Icelanders can still read the medieval sagas, which were written in Old Norse. New words are usually built from old Icelandic roots rather than borrowed.
Icelandic keeps two old letters: þ sounds like the th in "thin" and ð like the th in "this". Stress always falls on the first syllable. A double ll sounds close to "tl", as in fjall (mountain). There is no polite "you" in everyday speech. Everyone, including the president, is addressed as þú and by first name.
| Family | Indo-European, North Germanic |
|---|---|
| Speakers | about 320,000 (2015) |
| Official in | Iceland |
| Script | Latin alphabet with þ, ð and æ |
| Codes | is (ISO 639-1), isl (ISO 639-3) |
Speaker number: Ethnologue (2015), via Wikidata. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
How to Say “How Are You?” in Icelandic
In Icelandic, “how are you?” is said as hvernig hefurðu það? This phrase is a common greeting used to ask someone about their general well-being.
How to Say “Congratulations” in Icelandic
The Icelandic phrase for congratulations is til hamingju. Til hamingju is the most common way to say congratulations in Icelandic.
How to Say “Milk” in Icelandic
mjólk is the Icelandic word for milk. mjólk is a feminine noun used to refer to the liquid produced by mammals.
How to Say “Have a Good Day” in Icelandic
have a good day in Icelandic is Eigðu góðan dag. This phrase is a polite greeting used to wish someone well as they leave.
How to Say “Good” in Icelandic
In Icelandic, the word for good (pleasant or enjoyable) is góður.
How to Say “Basic Words” in Icelandic
The phrase for “basic words” in Icelandic is grundvallarorð.
How to Say “Hey” in Icelandic
The Icelandic word for “hey” is hæ. hæ is used as an informal greeting to say “hey” or “hi”.
How to Say “Good Morning” in Icelandic
The English phrase “good morning” is translated into Icelandic as góðan daginn.
How to Say “Happy New Year” in Icelandic
The English phrase “happy new year” is expressed in Icelandic as gleðilegt nýtt ár.