Icelandic Word of the Day
regnhlíf
REGN-hleeth • noun — 15th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: umbrella; a device used to protect you from rain
Examples
- Ég gleymdi regnhlífinni heima.
(I forgot the umbrella at home.) - Þú þarft regnhlíf í dag.
(You need an umbrella today.) - Regnhlífin mín er rauð.
(My umbrella is red.)
Synonyms
- skýli
- sólhlíf
This word is very common in everyday Icelandic, especially because of the weather. It is used for both practical and conversational situations when talking about rain.
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