Icelandic Word of the Day
fyrirgefðu
/FYR-ir-gev-ðu/ • interjection (imperative) — 7th of May, 2026
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Meaning: sorry; excuse me; please forgive me (used to apologize or to get someone's attention)
Examples
- Fyrirgefðu, ég seinkaði mér.
(Sorry, I was delayed.) - Fyrirgefðu, má ég komast framhjá?
(Excuse me, may I get past?) - Fyrirgefðu, ég gerði mistök.
(Sorry, I made a mistake.)
Synonyms
- afsakaðu
- afsakið
Use 'fyrirgefðu' both to apologize (informally) and to politely get someone's attention. 'Afsakaðu' is a close informal alternative; 'afsakið' is used in more formal situations or when addressing multiple people.
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