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Iceland: Native Lingo

Icelandic is based on Old Norse. This is the language that Iceland's first settlers spoke. The Icelandic alphabet has 36 letters. Try to say the words and phrases below. They are written in our alphabet.

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Hello.

How are you?

I am hungry.

I am thirsty.

What is your name?

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Good night.

Goodbye.

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