Icelandic Word of the Day
skepna
/SKHep-na/ • noun — 14th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a creature or being
Examples
- Skepnan í skógi var mjög falleg.
(The creature in the forest was very beautiful.) - Hún var forvitin um allar skepnur í dýragarðinum.
(She was curious about all the creatures in the zoo.) - Í þessari sögu eru skepnur með sérstakar galdraþarfir.
(In this story, there are creatures with special magical needs.)
Synonyms
- veru
- dýr
The word 'skepna' is commonly used in both everyday conversation and literature, often referring to animals or fantastical beings.
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