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noun. harp [noun] a usually large musical instrument which is held upright, and which has many strings which are plucked with the fingers.

You can apply for Icelandic citizenship when you have had legal domicile and continuous residence in Iceland for seven years.

Harpa means 'harp' in Icelandic. It is also the Icelandic name for the first month of spring, and thus a sign of brighter times. Today, the most visited attraction on the volcanic island carries the name – Harpa.

Harpa (April or May)

Harpa is notably referenced within the ancient Norse calendar system, particularly being associated with the first summer month, illustrating the Norse people's anticipation for warmer times after the harsh winter.

Icelandic and German both belong to the Germanic language family, but Icelandic retains more archaic features and complex inflections, making it generally more challenging than German, which has simplified many of its grammatical structures over time.

This starts from easy category I languages like French or Spanish, all the way to a complex category V like Mandarin or Japanese. Icelandic is a category IV language in terms of difficulty according to the FSI. So, it's harder than French but much easier than learning Chinese would be.

With its reputation as one of the most challenging languages to learn, mastering Icelandic is a remarkable achievement. As you conquer its grammar and pronunciation, you'll gain a deep appreciation for the linguistic heritage of Iceland.

noun. Greek myth the wife of Deucalion, saved with him from the flood loosed upon mankind by Zeus.

Laconia in American English

(ləˈkoʊniə ) 1. ancient country on the SE coast of the Peloponnesus, Greece: dominated by the city of Sparta. 2. department of modern Greece in the same general area.

From Old Norse harpa, from Proto-Germanic *harpǭ. Compare Icelandic harpa, Norwegian and Danish harpe, Swedish harpa, German Harfe, Dutch and English harp.