Icelandic Word of the Day
kvikindi
/KVI-kinda/ • noun — 3rd of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: animal / creature
Examples
- Kvikindin hér er fallegt.
(The creature here is beautiful.) - Ég sá kvikindi í skóginum.
(I saw an animal in the forest.) - Kvikindi eins og hundur og köttur eru vinsæl.
(Creatures like dogs and cats are popular.)
Synonyms
- dýr
- verur
This word is commonly used in Icelandic to refer to animals or living beings, often in discussions about wildlife or pets.
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