Everyday Vocabulary

When you reach the B1 level, you’re expected to handle most everyday situations with ease. Here are some essential words and phrases to help you navigate daily life in Iceland.

Common Nouns

1. **Matur** – food
2. **Bíll** – car
3. **Hús** – house
4. **Veður** – weather
5. **Bókasafn** – library
6. **Verslun** – store
7. **Peningar** – money
8. **Strætó** – bus
9. **Vinna** – work
10. **Skóli** – school

Adjectives

1. **Fallegur** – beautiful
2. **Skemmtilegur** – fun
3. **Erfiður** – difficult
4. **Mjúkur** – soft
5. **Góður** – good
6. **Slæmur** – bad
7. **Heitur** – hot
8. **Kaldur** – cold
9. **Hár** – tall
10. **Stuttur** – short

Verbs

1. **Að borða** – to eat
2. **Að keyra** – to drive
3. **Að lesa** – to read
4. **Að skrifa** – to write
5. **Að tala** – to speak
6. **Að hlusta** – to listen
7. **Að horfa** – to watch
8. **Að vinna** – to work
9. **Að fara** – to go
10. **Að koma** – to come

Conversational Phrases

At the B1 level, you’ll be engaging in more detailed and meaningful conversations. Here are some useful phrases to help you communicate effectively.

Greetings and Polite Expressions

1. **Góðan daginn** – Good day
2. **Gott kvöld** – Good evening
3. **Hvernig hefur þú það?** – How are you?
4. **Ég hef það gott, takk** – I’m fine, thank you
5. **Takk fyrir** – Thank you
6. **Gerðu svo vel** – You’re welcome
7. **Afsakið** – Excuse me
8. **Það var ekkert** – It was nothing
9. **Vinsamlegast** – Please
10. **Ég biðst afsökunar** – I apologize

Asking Questions

1. **Hvar er…?** – Where is…?
2. **Hvað er klukkan?** – What time is it?
3. **Geturðu hjálpað mér?** – Can you help me?
4. **Hversu mikið kostar þetta?** – How much does this cost?
5. **Hvenær opnar það?** – When does it open?
6. **Af hverju…?** – Why…?
7. **Hvernig…?** – How…?
8. **Hver…?** – Who…?
9. **Hvað…?** – What…?
10. **Hvenær…?** – When…?

Expressing Opinions and Emotions

1. **Mér finnst þetta…** – I think this is…
2. **Ég er sammála** – I agree
3. **Ég er ósammála** – I disagree
4. **Ég er ánægður** – I am happy
5. **Ég er leiður** – I am sad
6. **Ég er þreyttur** – I am tired
7. **Ég er spenntur** – I am excited
8. **Mér líkar þetta** – I like this
9. **Mér líkar þetta ekki** – I don’t like this
10. **Ég er hræddur** – I am scared

Travel and Directions

Traveling and asking for directions are common scenarios where you’ll need to use your Icelandic skills. Here are some essential words and phrases to help you get around.

Transportation

1. **Flugvél** – airplane
2. **Lest** – train
3. **Strætó** – bus
4. **Leigubíll** – taxi
5. **Bílastæði** – parking
6. **Ferja** – ferry
7. **Höfn** – harbor
8. **Flugvöllur** – airport
9. **Lestarstöð** – train station
10. **Strætóstöð** – bus station

Directions

1. **Til hægri** – to the right
2. **Til vinstri** – to the left
3. **Beint áfram** – straight ahead
4. **Bak við** – behind
5. **Fyrir framan** – in front of
6. **Við hliðina á** – next to
7. **Á horninu** – on the corner
8. **Í gegnum** – through
9. **Yfir** – over
10. **Undir** – under

Shopping and Dining

Shopping and dining are integral parts of daily life. Here are some useful words and phrases to enhance your shopping and dining experiences.

Shopping

1. **Verð** – price
2. **Afsláttur** – discount
3. **Reikningur** – bill
4. **Kreditkort** – credit card
5. **Reiðufé** – cash
6. **Verslunarvagn** – shopping cart
7. **Matur** – food
8. **Föt** – clothes
9. **Skór** – shoes
10. **Gjafabréf** – gift card

Dining

1. **Veitingastaður** – restaurant
2. **Matseðill** – menu
3. **Forréttur** – appetizer
4. **Aðalréttur** – main course
5. **Eftirréttur** – dessert
6. **Drykkur** – drink
7. **Vatn** – water
8. **Kaffi** – coffee
9. **Te** – tea
10. **Bjór** – beer

Health and Emergencies

Knowing how to express yourself during health-related situations and emergencies is crucial. Here are some key words and phrases to help you.

Health

1. **Læknir** – doctor
2. **Heilsugæslustöð** – health clinic
3. **Lyf** – medicine
4. **Apótek** – pharmacy
5. **Hiti** – fever
6. **Hósti** – cough
7. **Höfuðverkur** – headache
8. **Verkir** – pain
9. **Sjúkrahús** – hospital
10. **Sjúkraþjálfun** – physical therapy

Emergencies

1. **Hjálp!** – Help!
2. **Lögregla** – police
3. **Slökkvilið** – fire department
4. **Sjúkrabíll** – ambulance
5. **Slys** – accident
6. **Bráðamóttaka** – emergency room
7. **Eldur** – fire
8. **Þjófnaður** – theft
9. **Hjartastopp** – cardiac arrest
10. **Bráðatilvik** – emergency situation

Work and Education

As you advance in your Icelandic studies, you’ll likely encounter situations related to work and education. Here are some important words and phrases to help you in these contexts.

Work

1. **Starf** – job
2. **Laun** – salary
3. **Viðtal** – interview
4. **Ferilskrá** – resume
5. **Deild** – department
6. **Fundur** – meeting
7. **Yfirmaður** – boss
8. **Samstarfsmaður** – colleague
9. **Verkefni** – project
10. **Tölvupóstur** – email

Education

1. **Kennari** – teacher
2. **Nemandi** – student
3. **Kennslustund** – lesson
4. **Skólastofa** – classroom
5. **Námskeið** – course
6. **Próf** – exam
7. **Heimavinna** – homework
8. **Bókasafn** – library
9. **Grunnskóli** – primary school
10. **Háskóli** – university

Culture and Leisure

Understanding cultural and leisure-related vocabulary will enrich your experience and help you engage in conversations about hobbies and interests.

Culture

1. **List** – art
2. **Tónlist** – music
3. **Bók** – book
4. **Kvikmynd** – movie
5. **Leikhús** – theater
6. **Sýning** – exhibition
7. **Hátíð** – festival
8. **Söngvari** – singer
9. **Rithöfundur** – writer
10. **Leikari** – actor

Leisure Activities

1. **Íþróttir** – sports
2. **Sund** – swimming
3. **Gönguferð** – hiking
4. **Veiði** – fishing
5. **Skiða** – skiing
6. **Hjólreiðar** – cycling
7. **Ljósmyndun** – photography
8. **Garðyrkja** – gardening
9. **Borðspil** – board games
10. **Ferðalög** – traveling

Practice Makes Perfect

Reaching the B1 level in Icelandic is a significant milestone, and expanding your vocabulary is a crucial part of this journey. Here are some tips to help you practice and retain these new words and phrases:

1. **Flashcards:** Create flashcards with the Icelandic word on one side and the English translation on the other. Review them regularly to reinforce your memory.
2. **Language Apps:** Use language learning apps that offer vocabulary exercises and quizzes to test your knowledge.
3. **Conversations:** Practice speaking with native speakers or fellow learners to use the new vocabulary in context.
4. **Reading:** Read Icelandic books, articles, and newspapers to see how these words are used in real-life scenarios.
5. **Writing:** Write short essays, journal entries, or even social media posts in Icelandic to practice using the vocabulary actively.

Remember, consistency is key. Regular practice will help you become more comfortable with these words and phrases, enabling you to communicate more effectively and confidently in Icelandic. Enjoy the journey, and happy learning!