Icelandic Word of the Day
bíða
BEE-tha • verb — 16th of May, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: to wait; to await
Examples
- Ég verð að bíða hér.
(I have to wait here.) - Bíddu, ég kem strax.
(Wait, I'll be right there.) - Við bíðum eftir strætónum.
(We are waiting for the bus.)
Synonyms
- bíða eftir
- vænta
Bíða is the common verb for 'to wait'. When waiting for something you usually use bíða + eftir + object (e.g., bíða eftir strætónum). The imperative forms are bíddu (singular/informal) and bíðið (plural/formal). 'Vænta' can sometimes be used as a synonym meaning 'expect' or 'await', but it is more like 'expect' in many contexts.
This entry was generated by an AI language model. Spotted a problem? Report it and we'll review it. Read about how we use AI or
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | lykt | smell; odor; fragrance |
| 2026-09-03 | skýjað | cloudy; covered with clouds |
| 2026-09-02 | regn | rain |
| 2026-09-01 | þak | roof; the top covering of a building |
| 2026-08-31 | hress | cheerful, lively, or feeling refreshed and energet... |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
Get a new word in your inbox every day!