Icelandic Word of the Day
skemmtun
/SKEMM-tun/ • noun — 21st of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: entertainment or fun
Examples
- Við fórum í skemmtun um helgina.
(We went to an entertainment event over the weekend.) - Skemmtunin í kvöld er mjög spennandi.
(The entertainment tonight is very exciting.) - Hún fanst þessi skemmtun frábær.
(She found this entertainment wonderful.)
Synonyms
- gleði
- skemmtilegt
This word is commonly used when discussing events, activities, or experiences that are enjoyable and meant to amuse or entertain people.
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