Icelandic Word of the Day
maður
MAUður • noun — 26th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: man or person
Examples
- Hann er góður maður.
(He is a good man.) - Maðurinn er að lesa blaðið.
(The man is reading the newspaper.) - Það eru margir menn í salinum.
(There are many men in the hall.)
Synonyms
- persóna
- maðurinn
The word 'maður' is commonly used to refer to an adult male or, more generally, a person. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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