Bored Panda
Funny Literal Translations Of Icelandic Words
Funny,Visual ArtOCT 2, 2015

Funny Literal Translations Of Icelandic Words

62
6
Icelandic is supposed to be one of the hardest languages in the world. I deconstruct Icelandic compound words and illustrate them.
Many of these words are very literal, yet somehow poetic at the same time. Other times they can be rather random and a little humorous!
More info: Instagram

#61 Toothpaste (Tannkrem) = Tooth + Cream

Toothpaste (Tannkrem) = Tooth + Cream
Tönn (tooth) + Krem (cream) = Tannkrem (toothpaste)
1point
62
6