Icelandic Word of the Day
hvar
KVAR (kvahr) • adverb (question word) — 10th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: where (question word asking about location)
Examples
- Hvar er baðherbergið?
(Where is the bathroom?) - Hvar er næsta bakarí?
(Where is the nearest bakery?) - Hvar hittumst við?
(Where shall we meet?)
Synonyms
- hvers staðar
- á hvaða stað
Use 'hvar' to ask about location. It commonly appears at the start of questions (e.g., 'Hvar er ...?') and is used for places or positions. For asking 'when' use a different word (hvenær).
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