From Iceland — Word Of The Issue: Endless Anglicisms

From Iceland — Word Of The Issue: Endless Anglicisms

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time The Icelandic you learn in language courses is one thing, but once you hit the streets, join a dating app, or eavesdrop at a local pool, reality hits — Icelandic might be an old and unique language, but its colloquial use is far from pure. Like many languages in an era where English dominates the internet, it’s been under attack from anglicisms. Case in point: Iceland’s entry in the…