Icelandic Word of the Day
þak
THAK • noun — 1st of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: roof; the top covering of a building
Examples
- Þakið á húsinu er rautt.
(The roof of the house is red.) - Snjórinn liggur á þakinu.
(The snow is lying on the roof.) - Við þurfum að laga þakið.
(We need to fix the roof.)
Synonyms
- þakflötur
- þekja
This word is commonly used when talking about buildings, weather damage, and home repairs. It is a basic everyday noun in Icelandic.
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