Icelandic Word of the Day
skilja
SKIL-ya • verb — 5th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to understand; to comprehend
Examples
- Ég skil þig.
(I understand you.) - Ég skil ekki.
(I don't understand.) - Skilurðu þetta?
(Do you understand this?)
Synonyms
- fatta
- átta sig á
Skilja is the common verb for understanding. Use it in statements (Ég skil...), negative sentences (Ég skil ekki), and questions (Skilurðu?). In casual speech Icelanders also use the slang verb 'fatta' or the phrase 'átta sig á' for 'realize/understand.'
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