What does varðeldur in Icelandic mean?

What is the meaning of the word varðeldur in Icelandic? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use varðeldur in Icelandic.

The word varðeldur in Icelandic means campfire, bonfire. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word varðeldur

campfire

noun (fire at a campground)

Nautgripir koma niður hlíðina og ber við sólu, varðeldur og skafrenningur

Cattle moving down the slope against the sun, campfires and snowdrifts

bonfire

noun (large, outdoor controlled fire)

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Nautgripir koma niður hlíðina og ber við sólu, varðeldur og skafrenningur

Cattle moving down the slope against the sun, campfires and snowdrifts

Þú gætir til dæmis sagt: „Varðeldur er gleðigjafi en skógareldur veldur skaða.

For example, you might say: “A campfire is good; a forest fire is bad.

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