How to say “How are you?” in Icelandic
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Icelandic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hvernig hefurðu það?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Icelandic
Halló, Hvernig hefurðu það?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Icelandic?
"How are you?" in Icelandic is "Hvernig hefurðu það?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hvernig hefurðu það?" written in Icelandic?
"Hvernig hefurðu það?" is the standard written form in Icelandic, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Hvernig hefurðu það?" in Icelandic?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hvernig hefurðu það?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Hvernig hefurðu það?" mean in English?
"Hvernig hefurðu það?" is the Icelandic way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Icelandic?
Many languages — including Icelandic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hvernig hefurðu það?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Icelandic spoken?
Icelandic is spoken by an estimated 350,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Icelandic dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Icelandic dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hvernig hefurðu það?" or any other Icelandic text.