Icelandic Phrases I Misunderstood (and what they really mean!)

[@iddet8867]

Here is an insight into "Áfram með sjörið". In the old days, butter was made in butter cylinders, and someone had to work the piston. This was a hard job, most likely done by a child. I´m old enough to have done this myself. So this simply means, get on with it.

[@JessieCori]

I like language videos! Very interesting. Thank you, Lauren!

[@LoppyLoves]

@@JessieCori glad you enjoyed it!

[@JessieCori]

I wouldn't mind more of such insights. I really enjoyed it! We have a similar one in German for the "Which model are you?". We say "Which 'manufacturing year (Baujahr) are you?". Normally, the word 'Baujahr' is used for cars.😊

[@LoppyLoves]

@JessieCori good to know, I'll make more like this in the future 🙂 oh that's interesting that it's similar n German! It's such a strange phrase for me

[@JessieCori]

Thank you​@@LoppyLoves! Oh, and don't beat yourself up so much. If you rarely have to switch to English you're doing great!

[@LoppyLoves]

@@JessieCori thank you ❤️

[@iddet8867]

You didn't really explain what "Ég kem af fjöllum" means. It means that you don´t know what is being discussed. It is as if you have been isolated in the mountains for a long time.

[@LoppyLoves]

Thanks for the explanation 🙂