Formal greetings:
* "Hæl!" (pronounced "hay-l") - This is a general greeting, similar to "Hello!" or "Greetings!"
* "Hæl þér!" (pronounced "hay-l thay-r") - This is a more formal way of saying "Greetings to you!"
* "Hæl þér báðir!" (pronounced "hay-l thay-r baw-theer") - This means "Greetings to you both!"
Informal greetings:
* "Góðan dag!" (pronounced "goh-than dahg") - This means "Good day!"
* "Góðan kvöld!" (pronounced "goh-than kvohld") - This means "Good evening!"
* "Hvernig hefur þú átt það?" (pronounced "hwer-ning hey-voor thoo awt thah?") - This means "How have you been?"
* "Hvað ertu að gera?" (pronounced "hvah-th er-too ahd gehra?") - This means "What are you doing?"
Other expressions:
* "Velkominn!" (pronounced "vel-koh-min") - This means "Welcome!"
* "Far vel!" (pronounced "far vel") - This means "Farewell!" or "Goodbye!"
It's important to note:
* These greetings are in Old Norse, the language spoken in Scandinavia from roughly the 9th to 13th centuries. Modern Icelandic is the closest living relative of Old Norse, but even then there are differences in pronunciation and vocabulary.
* The use of "þ" (th) is important in Old Norse. It's pronounced like the "th" in "thin" or "think."
* You can find more greetings and expressions in Old Norse dictionaries and online resources.
Using these phrases, you can impress your friends with your knowledge of Old Norse and give a nod to the rich history and culture of the Viking Age!