gullvagn
Icelandic edit
Etymology edit
Composed of gull + vagn, literally “golden chariot”. A lyrical reference to Björgvin Halldórsson's popular 1993 song "Gullvagninn", a cover of the American song "Swing Down Sweet Chariot".
Noun edit
gullvagn m
- (lyrical reference) the Lord's (golden) chariot that carries the deceased to heaven (as with the Old Testament prophet Elijah)
Declension edit
declension of gullvagn
| m-s1 | singular | |
|---|---|---|
| indefinite | definite | |
| nominative | gullvagn | gullvagninn |
| accusative | gullvagn | gullvagninn |
| dative | gullvagni | gullvagninum |
| genitive | gullvagns | gullvagnsins |