"Vatnajokull" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Vatnajokull" Meaning

The name "Vatnajökull" is a compound word in Icelandic, consisting of two words: "vatna" (meaning "of the lakes" or "of the waters") and "jökull" meaning "glacier". Therefore, Vatnajökull can be roughly translated to "glacier of the lakes" or "glacier of the waters".

In reality, Vatnajökull is the largest glacier in Europe, covering about 8% of Iceland's landmass, and it is located in the south of the country.

"Vatnajokull" Examples

Vatnajökull

Noun

1. A World Heritage Site and the largest glacier in Europe by volume, in Iceland.
"The expedition will take a guided hike on Vatnajökull."
2. One of two national parks in Iceland, established in 2008.
"Vatnajökull National Park is home to numerous glacial rivers."
3. Any glacier in Iceland, including Vatnajökull.
"Many Icelanders believe that the country has over 400 cryovolcanic systems associated with its numerous glaciers, including vatnajökull."