lyndi

Faroese

Etymology

From Old Norse lyndi, from Proto-Germanic *lundiją.

Noun

lyndi n

1. mentality, temperament, disposition
2. inclination (to); tendency; propensity

Declension

n24-s	singular
	indefinite	definite
nominative	lyndi	lyndið
accusative	lyndi	lyndið
dative	lyndi	lyndnum, lyndinum
genitive	lyndis	lyndisins

Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse lyndi, from Proto-Germanic *lundiją. Cognate with Swedish lynne.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɪntɪ/
• Rhymes: -ɪntɪ
• Homophone: lindi

Noun

lyndi n (genitive singular lyndis, no plural)

1. mood, temper

Declension

Declension of lyndi (sg-only neuter)

	singular
	indefinite	definite
nominative	lyndi	lyndið
accusative	lyndi	lyndið
dative	lyndi	lyndinu
genitive	lyndis	lyndisins

Derived terms

• allt leikur í lyndi (“everything is fine”)
• samlyndi (“agreement, accord”)

Related terms

• lund (“temperament”)