Icelandic dialect

Icelandic

Also known as: Íslenska

The most conservative living North Germanic language, retaining a complex inflectional system close to Old Norse. Modern Icelanders can still read 13th-century sagas with limited difficulty.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Icelandic?

Icelandic is a dialect of Icelandic.

Which region is Icelandic associated with?

Icelandic is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.

Is Icelandic known by other names?

Yes — Icelandic is also referred to as Íslenska.