Word for the Travel Wise (12/13/06)

Here is an easy and very common word I’m sure you’ll be using on your stay in Iceland.

Today’s word is an Icelandic word used in Iceland:

bless – goodbye

Háskóli Íslands, one of the universities offers an excellent free starter course to learning Icelandic. Pictures, text, and audio for sample conversations are included. European Youth Portal points out other sources of study within the country and distance learning. I’ve met several speakers with My Language Exchange. Lastly, check out the BBC for a few easy phrases to help get you around the town.

Past Icelandic words: söngkona/söngvari, himnaríki, velkomin, dýrt, menning