Learn Icelandic with free daily word games
Kokomo is a free set of daily Icelandic word games — a fun, low-pressure way to learn Icelandic a few minutes at a time. Everything is in Icelandic, which is exactly what makes it real practice.
Why games help you learn Icelandic
- Daily habit: one short puzzle a day beats occasional cramming.
- Instant feedback: you learn from every guess.
- Real, common words: the everyday Icelandic vocabulary you actually need.
- Spaced repetition: useful words keep coming back, so they stick.
A learning path for beginners
- Hangman (Hengimann) — recognise letters and short words.
- Word Unscramble (Stafarugl) — rearrange letters into words.
- Beginner crossword (5×5) — simple clues.
- Icelandic Wordle (Orðagisk) — five-letter words.
Then sharpen grammar with Stafsetning, Beygjan and Málshættir.
The Icelandic alphabet
The Icelandic alphabet has 32 letters and includes letters English lacks: á, é, í, ó, ú, ý, þ (thorn), æ, ð (eth) and ö, with no c, q, w or z. In the games these accented letters count as their own distinct letters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best way to learn Icelandic for free?
- A great free method is daily practice with word games. Short, repeated exposure to common Icelandic words builds vocabulary and spelling without it feeling like study.
- Can word games really help me learn Icelandic?
- Yes. Games give instant feedback, repeat high-frequency words, and turn learning into a daily habit, which is what helps a language stick.
- Which Icelandic games are best for beginners?
- Start with Hangman, Word Unscramble, the beginner 5×5 crossword and Icelandic Wordle (Orðagisk).
- How many letters are in the Icelandic alphabet?
- 32. It includes á, é, í, ó, ú, ý, þ, æ, ð and ö, and has no c, q, w or z.