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How to Say "Money" in Icelandic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
peningur
"Money" in Icelandic 路 say it like pen-ing-ur

The most natural way to say "Money" in Icelandic is peningur. 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

peningar
used in plural form, often in casual contexts

When to use it

You can use 'peningur' when talking about money in general. It is suitable for both formal and informal conversations. In everyday speech, you might hear 'peningar' when referring to amounts of money.

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Examples in Icelandic

IcelandicEnglish
脡g 镁arf a冒 spara pening.I need to save money.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'peningur' with 'peningar' and use them interchangeably, but remember that 'peningur' is singular and 'peningar' is plural.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of 'peningur'?

The plural form is 'peningar'.

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