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Icelandic

usgb/aɪsˈlændɪk/Volume
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Language Identity

Icelandic, when used as a noun, refers specifically to the language spoken in Iceland.

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I'm improving my Icelandic by reading Icelandic newspapers.
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Not Interchangeable

Don't confuse 'Icelandic' with 'Nordic'; 'Icelandic' is specific to Iceland, 'Nordic' refers to a broader region.

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Nordic countries include Iceland, but only one has the Icelandic language.
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Unique Vocabulary

Icelandic has some unique sounds and letters that are not found in English, which may be challenging.

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The Icelandic alphabet includes characters like 'Þ' (thorn) and 'Ð' (eth).
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