Word(s) Of The Issue: A Menagerie
Ever wondered how to pronounce Icelandic animal names? Probably not. But just in case, this guide will help you navigate some intriguing vocabulary. For instance, “skjaldbaka” combines words for shield and back, uniquely designating a turtle. Similarly, famed poet Jónas Hallgrímsson introduced terms like “spendýr” for mammals and “mörgæs” for penguin, meaning fat goose. You’ll also discover that “gæsalappir” translates to goose feet, a clever term for quotation marks. Dive into these words and expand your Icelandic lexicon, one delightful term at a time.
This story is shared today as part of goal to make Sunday reading a little less serious and curious content from Scandinavia seems to fit nicely in that niche.
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