lyndi

Faroese

Etymology

From Old Norse lyndi, from Proto-Germanic *lundiją.

Noun

lyndi n

  1. mentality, temperament, disposition
  2. inclination (to); tendency; propensity

Declension

n24-s singular
indefinite definite
nominative lyndi lyndið
accusative lyndi lyndið
dative lyndi lyndnum, lyndinum
genitive lyndis lyndisins

Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse lyndi, from Proto-Germanic *lundiją. Cognate with Swedish lynne.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɪntɪ/
  • Rhymes: -ɪntɪ
  • Homophone: lindi

Noun

lyndi n (genitive singular lyndis, no plural)

  1. mood, temper

Declension

Declension of lyndi (sg-only neuter)
singular
indefinite definite
nominative lyndi lyndið
accusative lyndi lyndið
dative lyndi lyndinu
genitive lyndis lyndisins

Derived terms

  • allt leikur í lyndi (“everything is fine”)
  • samlyndi (“agreement, accord”)
  • lund (“temperament”)
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