Icelandic Word of the Day
gaman
GA-man • noun — 18th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: fun; enjoyment; something that is enjoyable or pleasant
Examples
- Við áttum mjög gaman í ferðinni.
(We had a lot of fun on the trip.) - Það er gaman að lesa bækur.
(It is fun to read books.) - Hún hafði gaman af tónlistinni.
(She enjoyed the music.)
Synonyms
- ánægja
- skemmtun
- gleði
Gaman is a very common word in Icelandic when talking about enjoyment or having a good time. It often appears in the phrase hafa gaman af something, meaning to enjoy something.
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