Icelandic

1 of 2

adjective

Ice·​lan·​dic īs-ˈlan-dik How to pronounce Icelandic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic

Icelandic

2 of 2

noun

: the North Germanic language of Iceland

Examples of Icelandic in a Sentence

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Adjective
That makes figuring out the true cost to you of something priced at, say, 17,500 Icelandic krona, requires some serious mental gymnastics. David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 At Radio City Music Hall, the Icelandic TikTok sensation turned Grammy winner Laufey restores traditional pop for a new generation (May 3-4). The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2024 The Icelandic band and 41-piece orchestral outfit will bring Átta and more to life at concerts in September and October. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 29 Feb. 2024 Flying on Icelandic carrier Play Airlines is one of the most affordable ways to get to Europe — and the airline has discounted fares even further, with flights starting at just $99. Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024 In general, Icelandic lavas display similar chemical patterns. Robin George Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024 Latin, for instance, existed around 2,050 years ago, Old Icelandic about 800 years ago, and Mycenaean Greek about 3,350 years ago. Kurt Kleiner, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024 WeTransfer and Arroz & Fun are teaming up to present The Day I Met Björk, a set of exclusive images taken by the indie auteur of the Icelandic pop icon in the summer of 1995 at Los Angeles’ famed Chateau Marmont. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024 Last year a group of Icelandic musicians demanded that Iceland boycott Eurovision if Israel took part. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1674, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Icelandic was in 1674

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“Icelandic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Icelandic. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Icelandic

1 of 2 adjective
Ice·​lan·​dic ī-ˈslan-dik How to pronounce Icelandic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic

Icelandic

2 of 2 noun
: the Germanic language of the Icelandic people
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