Versla - shopping

Borga - pay

Standa í biðröð - to queue

Ég vil fá… - I would like to have…..

Hvað kostar þetta? - How much does it cost?

Búð - shop

Verslun - store

Markaður - market

Bar - bar

Veitingahús - restaurant

Skyndibiti - fast-food

Pizzustaður - pizzeria

Kaffihús - café

Bakarí - bakery

Bensínstöð - gas station

Áfengisverslun - liquor store

Pósthús - post office

Banki - bank

We have many restaurants and the price range is diverse. The most popular restaurant is probably at IKEA, where the price is low and is family friendly.

It is not customary to tip in restaurants.

Bakeries are popular and you can usually eat in as well as order take away.

Reiðufé - cash

Kreditkort - credit card

Greiðslukort - payment card

Gjaldkeri - cashier

Matur - food

Grænmeti - vegetables

Tómatur - tomato

Gúrka - cucumber

Paprika - pepper

Salat - salad

Laukur - onion

Kartafla - potato

Kjöt - meat

Lambakjöt - lamb

Nautakjöt - beef

Svínakjöt - pork

Kjúklingur - chicken

Fiskur - fish

Þorskur - cod

Ýsa - haddock

Lax - salmon

Silungur - trout

Mjólk - milk

Ostur - cheese

Jógúrt - yogurt

Ávextir - fruits

Epli - apple

Appelsína - orange

Banani - banana

Bláber - blueberry

Kolaportið is a market that is open on weekends all year round and is very popular. There you can buy food directly from the producer and clothing, both new and used.

There are several second hand markets in Reykjavik. There you can buy both used and new products, such as household utensils, furniture and clothing. Generally, the price is reasonable, and the products are in good condition.

The Red Cross operates several shops, including Góði Hirðirinn and the Salvation Army (Hjálpræðisherinn).

Icelandic cuisine is based on traditional ingredients such as lamb, fish, milk and eggs. In recent years, fast-food restaurants have become popular. Eating habits have changed over the years and food is now much more diverse than before.

Icelanders drink a lot of water as they consider it the best water in the world. You can drink the water directly from the tap. Coffee is common in Iceland, but fewer people drink tea.

Íslenskir sérréttir - Icelandic local specialties

Hangikjöt - smoked lamb

Harðfiskur - dried fish

Skyr - skyr

Lifrarpylsa - liver sausage

Blóðmör - blood pudding

Graflax - marinated salmon

Pylsa - hot dog / sausage

Kleina - twisted donut

Morgunmatur - breakfast

Hádegismatur - lunch

Kvöldmatur - dinner

Kaffi / te - coffee / tea

Millimál - snack

Kaffihlé - coffee break

Laugardagsnammi - Saturday candy

Sælgæti - sweet

Súkkulaði - chocolate

Lakkrís - liquorice

Preschool education is not mandatory, but most children go to preschools. Parents apply for a pre-school stay for their child in a municipality where the child is registered with a legal place of residence.

Elementary school is compulsory. That means that children and young people aged 6 - 16, have to seek education. Parents must enroll their children in elementary school and ensure that they study.

Secondary education is not mandatory. The schools are either referred to as colleges, technical colleges, or vocational schools.

Those who intend to study at a university must have completed matriculation examination or hold an equivalent degree. In some departments, special entrance exams are required.

Icelanders read a lot and are considered a nation of book lovers. One of the best ways to increase vocabulary and comprehension is through reading and daily reading is advised.

The Christian Association offers free courses in Icelandic for foreigners.

Information on Icelandic studies for immigrants can be found on the website www.mcc.is

Skóli - school

Háskóli - university

Menntaskóli - high school

Menntun - education

Fullorðinsfræðsla - adult education

Tungumálaskóli - language school

Nám - studying

Nemandi - student

Kennari - teacher

Bækur - books

Höfundar - authors

Bókasafn - library

Læknir - doctor

Hjúkrunarfræðingur - nurse

Sjúkrahús - hospital

Læknasetur - medical centre

Heilsugæsla - healthcare clinic

Læknavaktin - medical emergency clinic

Tannlæknavaktin - dental emergency care

Bráðamóttaka - accident and emergency department

Barnaspítalinn - Children’s hospital

Bráðamóttaka fyrir börn - emergency unit for children

Hvernig líður þér? - how are you feeling?

Þarfnastu hjálpar? - do you need help?

Slys og neyðarástand - accident and emergency

Those who have been domiciled in Iceland for six months are covered by health insurance. It is important to understand your rights during the first six months of stay in Iceland, relevant information is available on the website sjukra.is

Medical services and medicines have to be paid, but Sjúkratryggingar is involved in the payment of costs.

Clinics and public health centers are located in all districts of the capital area. They provide general public health services. Sick people usually first seek help there.

Læknavaktin performs on-call services in the capital area and is open outside working hours all year round and there is no need to make an appointment.

Nurses provide telephone counseling around the clock through the phone numbers 1770 and 1700.

The country is divided into 72 municipalities, each with its own local government. The municipalities are responsible for providing local services to local residents.

The right to vote for local government starts when an Icelandic citizen has reached the age of 18 and is domiciled in the municipality in question. Furthermore, citizens of the Nordic countries that have been domiciled in Iceland for three consecutive years before election day, and other foreign citizens that have been domiciled in Iceland for five consecutive years before election day, get the right to vote for local government.

The right to vote for Alþingi (Parliament) is reserved for Icelandic citizens who have reached the age of 18 and are domiciled in Iceland.

Information on public services is available at island.is.

The Multicultural Center www.mcc.is offers practical information about moving to Iceland, maternity leave, alimony, child support, education etc.

Íslykill is a password that is associated with a person's social security number and used to log into public pages.

Mentor is a web site that enables you to access information from your children's elementary school.

A foreign citizen, from a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or EFTA Member States, who intends to stay in Iceland for more than three months must have a residence permit.

A foreign citizen of an EEA or EFTA State does not need a residence permit, but is required to register with the National Registry of Iceland.

The Red Cross has an open house for immigrants and refugees, which is intended for those who are taking the first steps in Icelandic society and need assistance in finding an apartment, job or need guidance on their rights.

In Iceland there are various social activities, for example sports clubs, women's associations, rescue teams, choirs and international women's associations.

Public libraries are the center of human and cultural life and there are diverse activities for immigrants.

Borgaraleg réttindi - civil rights

Skrá sig inn í landið - registering in the country

Taka þátt í stjórnmálum - getting involved in politics

Góðgerðarfélög - Charities

Samfélag - civil society

Sveitarfélag - municipality

Borgarstjóri - mayor

Alþingi - parliament

Ríkisstjórn - government

Kosningar - elections

Fæðingarorlof - maternity leave

Tryggingar - insurance

Barnabætur - child support

Meðlag - alimony

Barnalífeyrir - child benefit

Íslykill - IceKey

Einbýlishús - villa

Raðhús - townhouses

Fjölbýlishús - apartment blocks

Íbúð - apartment

Bílskúr - garage

Geymsla - storage

Kjallari - cellar

Leigutaki - tenant

Leigusali - landlord

Húsnæðislán - mortgage

Gólf - floor

Húsgögn - furniture

Stóll - chair

Borð - table

Sjónvarp - TV

Skápur - cabinet

Ísskápur - refrigerator

Eldavél - stove

Bakarofn - oven

Örbylgjuofn - microwave oven

Þvottavél - washing machine

Most people in Iceland are home owners. Real estate agents often handle sales and purchases. Loans usually go through banks or pension funds.

It can be difficult to find a place to rent in Reykjavík. Rental housing is often advertised in newspapers but also online and through rental companies. It is advisable to always have a lease.

If you are domiciled in Iceland, you can apply for housing benefits from Íbúðarlánasjóður, which are dependent on the amount of rent, income and family size. Information on housing benefits can be found on the website husbot.is

Municipalities are responsible for a variety of social services to their residents. Individuals can visit their service center and seek advice and other appropriate support. These include general social counseling, financial assistance, housing, matters of the elderly, social care and matters of the disabled and children and young people.

Financial assistance from a municipality can affect an application for an extension of a residence permit, an application for a residence permit and citizenship.

You can also get help from various organizations. These include the Red Cross, Mæðrastyrksnefnd and Hjálparstarf kirkjunnar.

Uppþvottavél - dishwasher

Stigi - stairs

Garður - garden

Verönd - terrace

Eldhús - kitchen

Svefnherbergi - bedroom

Baðhergi - bathroom

Stofa - living room

Gisting - accommodation

Farfuglaheimili - hostel

Gistiheimili - guesthouse

Hótel - hotel