Icelandic Word of the Day
hægur
/HYEY-gur/ • adjective — 18th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: slow; not fast
Examples
- Lestin er hæg í dag.
(The train is slow today.) - Ég vil hægan göngutúr.
(I want a slow walk.) - Hún talaði mjög hægt.
(She spoke very slowly.)
Synonyms
- seinn
- latur
Antonyms
- hraður
Hægur is a very common word for describing something that moves, happens, or is done slowly. It can describe people, vehicles, speech, or processes.
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