vegan
The Icelandic word for 'vegan' (referring to a supporter of veganism) is vegan.
The term is used as a noun to describe a person who follows a vegan lifestyle.
Meaning: supporter of veganism (noun)
Did you know?
- Despite the rise of vegan lifestyles, traditional Icelandic food culture is centered on þorramatur, a feast of cured meats and fish that is antithetical to veganism.
- The Icelandic word vegan is a loanword, but it must still follow strict Icelandic declension rules, changing its ending depending on its grammatical role in a sentence.
- While vegan is common, some Icelanders use the term grænmetisætandi to describe someone who eats vegetables, which literally translates to 'vegetable-eating'.
Examples in context
- Inniheldur þetta mjólkurafurðir?Does this contain dairy?
- Ég er vegan.I am a vegan.
- Er þú vegan?Are you a vegan?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing food choices at a cafe.
- JónErtu vegan?Are you a vegan?
- GuðrúnJá, ég er vegan.Yes, I am a vegan.
- JónÞá er gott að vita fyrir matinn.Then it is good to know for the food.
- GuðrúnJá, þetta er mjög einfalt.Yes, it is very simple.
