Icelandic Word of the Day
seinna
/SAY-nah/ • adverb — 15th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: later (at a time after now or after a referenced time)
Examples
- Ég geri það seinna.
(I'll do it later.) - Við hittumst seinna í dag.
(We'll meet later today.) - Seinna kom hann aftur til borgarinnar.
(Later he returned to the city.)
Synonyms
- síðar
- seinna meir
Antonyms
- núna
- strax
Use 'seinna' to refer to a time after the present or after an event. It's common in everyday speech (e.g., making plans or postponing tasks). 'Seinna' is neutral; for immediacy opposites use 'núna' (now) or 'strax' (right away).
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