Icelandic Word of the Day — 3rd of Mar, 2026
kvikindi
/KVI-kinda/ • noun
animal / creature
kvikindi
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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
Usage
This word is commonly used in Icelandic to refer to animals or living beings, often in discussions about wildlife or pets.