🇮🇸 Icelandic phrases

How to Say "Take care" in Icelandic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Passa þig
"Take care" in Icelandic · say it like pah-sah thig

The most natural way to say "Take care" in Icelandic is Passa þig. 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

Gættu þín
a more casual way to say it
Hafðu þig
used in a more formal context

When to use it

You can use 'Passa þig' when you want to express concern for someone's well-being. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. This phrase is often used when parting ways or when someone is about to undertake a task that may require caution.

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Examples in Icelandic

IcelandicEnglish
Passa þig á leiðinni heim.Take care on your way home.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'passa' with 'pasa', which is incorrect in Icelandic.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Passa þig, 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 there a more formal way to say 'take care'?

Yes, you can say 'Gættu þín' for a more formal expression.

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