Icelandic Word of the Day
vinur
VEE-nur • noun — 22nd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: friend (a person you have a friendly relationship with)
Examples
- Hann er vinur minn.
(He is my friend.) - Við erum góðir vinir.
(We are good friends.) - Vinur minn kom með mér í bíó í gær.
(My friend came with me to the cinema yesterday.)
Synonyms
- vinkona
- félagi
Use vinur for a friend (typically male; a female friend is often called vinkona). Common forms: plural vinir, possessive vinur minn (my friend) or vinur þinn (your friend). Pronounce with stress on the first syllable (VEE-nur). It's used in both casual and formal contexts when referring to friends or companions.
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