velkominn

Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse velkominn, from Middle Low German wolkomen, willekomen (“welcome”), past participle of Middle Low German willekomen (“to welcome”). Analyzable as vel (“well”) +‎ kominn (“come”). Cognate with English welcome, Danish velkommen.

Adjective

velkominn (feminine velkomin, neuter velkomið)

  1. welcome
    Velkominn til landsins! ― Welcome to the country.
    Þér er velkomið að koma með. ― You're welcome to come with us.
    Komdu nú og bjóddu gestina velkomna. ― Come and say your welcomes to the guests.

Declension

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