Icelandic Word of the Day
spyrja
SPIR-ya • verb — 4th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to ask (a question); to inquire
Examples
- Má ég spyrja þig?
(May I ask you?) - Hún spurði kennarann um verkefnið.
(She asked the teacher about the assignment.) - Spyrðu ef þú ert ekki viss.
(Ask if you're not sure.)
Synonyms
- fyrirspyrja
- kanna
Spyrja is the common Icelandic verb for asking questions or requesting information. It is used both for asking factual questions and for polite permission requests (e.g., "Má ég spyrja?"). In everyday speech you will see it in forms like "ég spyr", "hún spurði", and in commands like "spyrðu".
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