Ísland
[ˈistlant]neuter
Iceland in Icelandic is Ísland. Wiktionary also lists Frón.
Meaning: country in Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| Icelandic | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ísland | [ˈistlant] (narrow) [ˈiːs.lant] (narrow) |
neuter |
| Frón | [ˈfrouːn] (narrow) | neuter, poetic |
Ísland is the name of the country in Europe. In Icelandic, stress is primarily placed on the first syllable of a word.
Which one should you use?
While Ísland is the standard name, Frón is a poetic or literary name for Iceland used in poetry and songs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes depending on how it is used in a sentence. When using the preposition á to mean 'in Iceland', Ísland changes to Íslandi. To indicate possession or to say 'of Iceland', use the genitive form Íslands.
Did you know?
- While Ísland literally means 'ice land', the country is actually more famous for its fire and volcanoes, leading to the common nickname 'The Land of Fire and Ice'.
- The word ís in Ísland shares the same Proto-Germanic root as the English word 'ice'.
- In Icelandic, the name Ísland is gendered as neuter, which affects how adjectives and articles are used when describing the country.
Examples in context
- Þau eru frá Íslandi.They're from Iceland.This sentence is useful for saying where people are from using Ísland.Tatoeba #3997556 by Bergthor, translation #3705508 by Ricardo14
- Þau eru öll frá Íslandi.All of them are from Iceland.This sentence is useful for saying where all of a group is from using Ísland.Tatoeba #10647793 by nipbud, translation #554445 by FeuDRenais
- Á Íslandi eru mörg eldfjöll.Iceland has many volcanoes.This sentence is useful for describing what is in Iceland using Ísland.Tatoeba #10647788 by nipbud, translation #899614 by CK
- Ég elska að ferðast um Ísland. Það er svo fallegt!I love traveling around Iceland. It's so beautiful!
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Guðrún and Jón are talking about their favorite travel destinations.
- GuðrúnHvar viltu fara í sumar?Where do you want to go this summer?
- JónÉg vil eyða tíma í Ísland.I want to spend time in Iceland.
- GuðrúnÍsland er mjög fallegt land.Iceland is a very beautiful country.
- JónJá, það er rétt.Yes, that is correct.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “iceland” translations and entries Ísland, Frón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Frón, frón, Ísland, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
