How to Say "How Do You Say…?" in Icelandic

In Icelandic, "Hvernig segir þú…?" means "How do you say…?"

Usage

• Hvernig segir þú "hello" á íslensku? → "How do you say 'hello' in Icelandic?"
• Hvernig segir þú "bless" á íslensku? → "How do you say 'goodbye' in Icelandic?"

Common Greetings

• Halló — Hello (informal, universal).
• Góðan daginn — Good day (formal, daytime).
• Gott kvöld — Good evening.
• Bless / Bless bless — Goodbye.
• Takk — Thanks.

Pronunciation Tips

• þ = voiceless "th" (as in think).
• ú = "oo" in food.
• í = "ee" in see.
• Stress always on first syllable.

Icelanders appreciate any attempt—say Takk! after they help.