Dauður

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Contents 1 Icelandic 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Usage note

Icelandic

Pronunciation

IPA: [ˈd̥øyːðʏr]

Adjective

dauður

1. dead

Synonyms

dáinn (past participle of deyja (to die))

Usage note

dauður can sound heartless in modern Icelandic when used for someone the speaker, or the people he is speaking to, knew. When referring to a specific person, use dáinn instead, unless you are talking about a historical figure long gone or someone you didn't care about.