Icelandic Word of the Day
lykt
LYKT • noun — 5th of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: smell; odor; fragrance
Examples
- Það er góð lykt í eldhúsinu.
(There is a nice smell in the kitchen.) - Ég fann lykt af kaffi þegar ég kom inn.
(I smelled coffee when I came in.) - Lyktin úr bakaríinu er mjög góð.
(The smell from the bakery is very nice.)
Synonyms
- ilmur
- angan
- fnykur
This is a very common word for any smell, whether pleasant or unpleasant. Use it in everyday situations like talking about food, rooms, or something you notice in the air.
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