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

f-s2	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