snilld

Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse snilld (“masterly skill, eloquence”), from earlier snjallr (“eloquent, well-spoken”), whence Icelandic snjall (“masterly, brilliant”). Compare snilli, from Old Norse snilli (“eloquence, prowess”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /stnɪlt/
  • Rhymes: -ɪlt

Noun

snilld f (genitive singular snilldar, nominative plural snilldir)

  1. genius (extraordinary mental capacity)
    Synonym: snilligáfa
  2. brilliance
    Synonym: glæsibragur
  3. mastery, expertise
    Synonym: leikni

Declension

Declension of snilld (feminine)
singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative snilld snilldin snilldir snilldirnar
accusative snilld snilldina snilldir snilldirnar
dative snilld snilldinni snilldum snilldunum
genitive snilldar snilldarinnar snillda snilldanna
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