stækja

Icelandic

Etymology

Attested since the 18th century, from the adjective stækur (foul-smelling). Compare Norwegian stæk ((bad) smell), Jutlandic stæg (bad smell).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstaiːca/
    Rhymes: -aiːca

Noun

stækja f (genitive singular stækju, no plural)

  1. a powerful and unpleasant odour; stench

Declension

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