How to Say “Congratulations” in Old Norse

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heill
heill is the Old Norse way to say congratulations.
This term is used to express approbation or approval toward someone.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)

Did you know?

  • The concept behind heill is closely related to the word heilagr, which means 'holy'.
  • In Old Norse, wishing someone heill was not just a social nicety but a literal wish for them to be physically 'whole' and uninjured.

Example conversation

Erik tells Helga she won a competition.

  1. Erik

    Heill, Helga!
    Congratulations, Helga!
  2. Helga

    Þǫkk, Eiríkr.
    Thank you, Erik.
  3. Erik

    Þú ert mjǫk snjǫll.
    You are very clever.
  4. Helga

    Ek em glǫð.
    I am glad.

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