Icelandic Word of the Day
kaupa
KOW-pa • verb — 26th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to buy; to purchase something in exchange for money
Examples
- Ég vil kaupa nýja skó.
(I want to buy new shoes.) - Hún keypti mjólk í búðinni.
(She bought milk in the store.) - Við kaupum gjöf handa honum.
(We are buying a gift for him.)
Synonyms
- verðleggja
- fengja
- anskaffa
Antonyms
- selja
This is a very common everyday verb used when talking about shopping, ordering, or getting something with money. It is one of the most useful Icelandic verbs for daily life.
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