🇮🇸 Icelandic phrases

How to Say "How are you?" in Icelandic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Hvernig hefurðu það?
"How are you?" in Icelandic · say it like kvern-ig heh-vur-thu that

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Icelandic is Hvernig hefurðu það?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Hvernig gengur?
A more casual way to ask, often used among friends.
Hvernig líður þér?
A slightly more formal variant.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting someone and wanting to know how they are feeling. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. It shows that you care about the other person's well-being.

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Examples in Icelandic

IcelandicEnglish
Hvernig hefurðu það í dag?How are you today?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct form of 'you' based on familiarity.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Hvernig hefurðu það?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Icelandic with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to ask this to someone I just met?

Yes, it's a friendly way to start a conversation.

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