Wildflower in Hawaii

Wildflowerlady said:
Góðan daginn!  (Icelandic) That's about as close to Danish as I can get.  Spent several years living in Iceland.
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Actually I don't understand a word of Icelandic. :mope:  I can guess that it means good day (that would be goddag in Danish) but I only understand Norwegian and Swedish of the Nordic languages.
 
I find it a big difference living in nice warm Iceland and cold Hawaii ;) .
 
Nulle said:
Actually I don't understand a word of Icelandic. :mope:  I can guess that it means good day (that would be goddag in Danish) but I only understand Norwegian and Swedish of the Nordic languages.
 
I find it a big difference living in nice warm Iceland and cold Hawaii ;) .
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When I first heard an Islander say Góðan daginn! to me I thought an insult was being hurled.  The phrase sounds like "GO AND DIE" is being said.  I know Americans may not be a most favored group of people, but death doesn't usually solve problems!  ;~)
 
Yes, from what I remember the Icelandic greeting means good day.
 
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