Icelandic Word of the Day
kveðja
KVE-thya • noun — 4th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: greeting
Examples
- Hún sendi mér kveðju.
(She sent me a greeting.) - Við vorum með kveðju fyrir gestina.
(We had a greeting for the guests.) - Kveðjan hans var mjög hjartleg.
(His greeting was very heartfelt.)
Synonyms
- heilsa
- kveðskapur
Commonly used in various contexts when meeting or acknowledging someone, both formally and informally.
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