hlíf

Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse hlíf, from Proto-Germanic *hlībō.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /l̥iːv/
    Rhymes: -iːv
    Homophone: Hlíf

Noun

hlíf f (genitive singular hlífar, nominative plural hlífar)

  1. cover, protection, item of protective gear
    Synonym: vernd

Declension

Declension of hlíf (feminine)
singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative hlíf hlífin hlífar hlífarnar
accusative hlíf hlífina hlífar hlífarnar
dative hlíf hlífinni hlífum hlífunum
genitive hlífar hlífarinnar hlífa hlífanna

Derived terms

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