How to say “How are you?” in Old Norse
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Old Norse. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hvat er tíðenda?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Old Norse
Heill ok sæll, Hvat er tíðenda?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Old Norse?
"How are you?" in Old Norse is "Hvat er tíðenda?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hvat er tíðenda?" written in Old Norse?
Old Norse uses the Old Norse alphabet, an alphabet. "Hvat er tíðenda?" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Hvat er tíðenda?" in Old Norse?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hvat er tíðenda?" 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 "Hvat er tíðenda?" mean in English?
"Hvat er tíðenda?" is the Old Norse 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 Old Norse?
Many languages — including Old Norse — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hvat er tíðenda?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Is there a free Old Norse dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Old Norse dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hvat er tíðenda?" or any other Old Norse text.