Icelandic Word of the Day
kveðja
KVEH-thya • verb — 13th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to say goodbye; a farewell
Examples
- Ég þarf að kveðja núna.
(I have to say goodbye now.) - Hún kveður vini sína áður en hún fer.
(She says goodbye to her friends before she leaves.) - Við kveddum foreldra okkar á flugvellinum.
(We said goodbye to our parents at the airport.)
Synonyms
- bjóða bless
- sinna kveðju
- heilsa af sér
This is a very common word used when leaving someone or ending a meeting. It can be used formally or casually, depending on the situation.
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