snilli

Icelandic

Etymology 1

Inherited from Old Norse snilli.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstnɪtlɪ/
• Rhymes: -ɪtlɪ

Noun

snilli f (genitive singular snilli, no plural)

1. genius, ingenuity

   Synonyms: snilld, snilligáfa

Declension

Declension of snilli (sg-only feminine)

	singular
	indefinite	definite
nominative	snilli	snillin
accusative	snilli	snillina
dative	snilli	snillinni
genitive	snilli	snillinnar

Etymology 2

Contraction of snillingur (“genius”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstnɪlːɪ/
• Rhymes: -ɪlːɪ

Noun

snilli m (genitive singular snilla, nominative plural snillar)

1. genius (person possessing extraordinary intelligence)

Declension

Declension of snilli (masculine)

	singular		plural
	indefinite	definite	indefinite	definite
nominative	snilli	snillinn	snillar	snillarnir
accusative	snilla	snillann	snilla	snillana
dative	snilla	snillanum	snillum	snillunum
genitive	snilla	snillans	snilla	snillanna