Icelandic Word of the Day
húsnæði
HÚS-nay-ði • noun — 16th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: housing; accommodation; a place to live
Examples
- Við erum að leita að húsnæði í Reykjavík.
(We are looking for housing in Reykjavík.) - Húsnæði hér er mjög dýrt.
(Housing here is very expensive.) - Nýtt húsnæði verður tilbúið í haust.
(New housing will be ready in the autumn.)
Synonyms
- íbúð
- heimili
- bústaður
This word is commonly used when talking about renting, buying, or finding a place to live. It is a general term for accommodation or housing, and is often used in official or practical contexts.
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