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English-Icelandic Online Translator by ArabicLib: Fast, Reliable and Rich in Features

ArabicLib introduces a powerful English-Icelandic online translator designed for intuitive use and high-quality results. Whether you need instant translation for communication, study, travel, or research, our platform supports more than 100 languages and thousands of language pairs, including tailored tools for English-Icelandic translation. Our dual-window interface simplifies the translation process, enabling you to compare source and target texts side by side, and even supports translation within HTML context for webmasters and developers.

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  • Over 100 languages and thousands of translation pairs at your fingertips
  • User-friendly dual-window interface for seamless text comparison
  • Ability to translate texts within HTML code without losing structure
  • Extensive English-Icelandic dictionary with hundreds of thousands of entries, definitions, pronunciation, sentence examples, and synonyms
  • Practical language tests with interactive flashcards for solidifying your vocabulary in either translation direction
  • Comprehensive phrasebook and vocabulary sections featuring essential words and expressions for everyday communication

Comparison of English and Icelandic: Similarities, Differences, and Translation Specifics

English and Icelandic are both part of the Germanic family of languages, but they have evolved differently over the centuries. While they share historical roots, their modern forms are quite distinct in terms of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax.

  • Similarities:
    • Both are Germanic languages, which means they share some ancient linguistic features.
    • Basic, everyday words—especially numbers and family terms—sometimes reveal cognates (words with common etymological origins).
  • Differences:
    • Grammar: Icelandic has preserved a complex inflectional system with four cases, three genders, and strong/weak verb conjugations, while English grammar is relatively simple and analytic.
    • Vocabulary: Icelandic resists loanwords and often creates new terms from Old Norse roots (neologisms), whereas English heavily borrows from other languages.
    • Pronunciation: Icelandic sounds can be challenging for English speakers, with unique vowels and consonant combinations.
    • Word order: Icelandic allows more flexibility due to grammatical cases; English depends more on fixed word order.
  • Translation Tips:
    • Literal translation between English and Icelandic may not always work due to differences in idioms and expressions.
    • Gender and case agreement are crucial in Icelandic; ensure you adapt translations accordingly.
    • Context matters: many English words have several Icelandic equivalents depending on usage and tone.

Top 30 Most Popular English Words with Icelandic Translations

  1. hello – halló
  2. goodbye – bless
  3. please – vinsamlegast
  4. thank you – takk
  5. yes – já
  6. no – nei
  7. man – maður
  8. woman – kona
  9. child – barn
  10. friend – vinur
  11. food – matur
  12. water – vatn
  13. home – heimili
  14. family – fjölskylda
  15. love – ást
  16. book – bók
  17. school – skóli
  18. work – vinna
  19. car – bíll
  20. city – borg
  21. country – land
  22. sun – sól
  23. moon – tungl
  24. day – dagur
  25. night – nótt
  26. problem – vandamál
  27. question – spurning
  28. answer – svar
  29. student – nemandi
  30. teacher – kennari

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Popular translations

How do you like the new teacher?Hvernig líkar þér nýja kennarann?
Has anything else happened?Hefur eitthvað annað gerst?
He was paid $10,000.Hann fékk borgað 10.000 dollara.
The compass needle points north.Áttavitanálin vísar norður.
We took the kids to school.Við fórum með krakkana í skólann.
I did it the old fashioned way.Ég gerði það á gamla mátann.
I understand what the problem is.Ég skil hvað vandamálið er.
She is in the kitchen now.Hún er í eldhúsinu núna.
The path to recovery leads down.Leiðin til bata liggur niður.
What is the square root of 100?Hver er kvaðratrótin af 100?
This fish lives in fresh water.Þessi fiskur lifir í fersku vatni.
Treat her well.Farðu vel með hana.
Why not have dinner with us?Af hverju ekki að borða kvöldmat með okkur?
I used to respect you.Ég bar virðingu fyrir þér.
The clock has two hands.Klukkan er með tveimur vísum.
You have the same problem as me.Þú átt við sama vandamál að stríða og ég.
I can neither laugh nor cry.Ég get hvorki hlegið né grátið.
Where can I buy a T-shirt?Hvar get ég keypt stuttermabol?
Did you like the food?Fannst þér maturinn góður?
I do not need money.Ég þarf ekki peninga.
Shall we speak Russian?Eigum við að tala rússnesku?
This breaks my heart!Þetta brýtur hjarta mitt!
He always spoke the truth.Hann sagði alltaf sannleikann.
Get rid of this vomit yourself!Losaðu þig við þessa ælu sjálfur!
Redheads drive me crazy!Rauðhærðir gera mig brjálaðan!
He pulled out some coins.Hann dró upp smá mynt.
You have a difficult job.Þú átt erfitt starf.
Cut the salmon into small pieces.Skerið laxinn í litla bita.
This soup is too salty.Þessi súpa er of sölt.
May I ask a question?Má ég spyrja spurningu?

Lexicon

support (stuðningur)bench (bekkur)safety (öryggi)Nebula (Þoka)water (vatn)polo (póló)Nash Equilibrium (Nash jafnvægi)badminton (badminton)artillery (fallbyssu)cabin (skála)Reservoir (Lón)battle (bardaga)Hydrology (Vatnsfræði)draft (drög)nightstand (náttborð)Shirk (Shirk)garden (garður)equator (miðbaug)perch (aborri)Iftar (Iftar)tracking (mælingar)Deadweight Loss (Dauðþyngdartap)dew (dögg)deal (samningur)most favored nation (mest uppáhaldsþjóðin)tuna (túnfiskur)communication (samskipti)cognition (hugrænni)deposit (innborgun)cell (klefi)ceviche (ceviche)abiotic (ólífræn)Nebulae (Þokur)enemy (óvinur)grazing (beit)reef (rif)pollution (mengun)Spirituality (Andleg málefni)illness perception (skynjun á sjúkdómum)harassment (áreitni)letters (bréf)lane (akrein)Jihad (Jihad)upgrade (uppfærsla)carbon (kolefni)vine (vínviður)battlement (brún)dining table (borðstofuborð)chili (chili)quota restriction (kvótatakmörkun)Soil infiltration (Jarðvegsíferð)organ (líffæri)edaphic (jarðfræðilegt)Water harvesting (Vatnssöfnun)workflow (vinnuflæði)progression (framfarir)Sage (Salvía)vacancy (laust starf)moisture (raki)zoom (aðdráttur)Acceptance (Samþykki)coral (kórall)conservation (náttúruvernd)Simplicity (Einfaldleiki)maintenance (viðhald)enemy (óvinur)zone (svæði)oyster (ostrur)simulation-model (hermunarlíkan)Astrophysics (Stjörnufræði)Wudu (Wudú)brussels sprouts (rósakál)clams (samlokur)pedestrian (gangandi vegfarendur)engine (vél)apricot (apríkósu)Private Goods (Einkavörur)entry (færsla)trade surplus (afgangur af viðskiptum)reserve (varasjóður)catacomb (katakombur)recycling (endurvinnsla)weed (illgresi)distancegap (fjarlægðarbil)navigator (leiðsögumaður)Adverse Selection (Óhagstætt val)straight (beint)tunnel (göng)commitment (skuldbinding)desk lamp (skrifborðslampi)regiment (hersveit)simulationist (hermileikari)peas (baunir)lords (lávarðar)rain shadow (regnskuggi)meteor (loftsteinn)notice (tilkynning)scenario-editor (atburðarásarritstjóri)Zamzam (Zamzam)