Icelandic Word of the Day
gjarnan
GYAR-nan • adverb — 24th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: gladly; often; with willingness
Examples
- Ég fer gjarnan í göngutúr á kvöldin.
(I often go for a walk in the evenings.) - Hún hjálpar mér gjarnan.
(She is happy to help me.) - Við borðum gjarnan saman á sunnudögum.
(We often eat together on Sundays.)
Synonyms
- oft
- villt
Antonyms
- sjaldan
This word is very common in everyday Icelandic. It is used to say that someone does something willingly or often, depending on the context.
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