skuggi
The Old Norse word for 'shadow' (in the sense of an area protected by an obstacle) is skuggi.
Meaning: area protected by an obstacle (noun)
Examples in context
- Hér er skuggi af bergi.Here is a shadow from a rock.
Example conversation
Erik and Astrid are walking in the sun.
- ErikSólin er heit í dag.The sun is hot today.
- AstridGakk þú í skugga, Erik.Walk in the shadow, Erik.
- ErikÞat er svalt hér.It is cool here.
- AstridJá, skugginn er góðr.Yes, the shadow is good.