hirsla

Icelandic

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɪr̥stla/
• Rhymes: -ɪr̥stla

Noun

hirsla f (genitive singular hirslu, nominative plural hirslur)

1. receptacle, storage, small container (a container or piece of furniture used for storage)

   Þetta er hirsla undir peninga.

   This is a storage for money.

Synonyms

• (receptacle): geymsla

Hyponyms

• kista (chest; coffin)
• taska (suitcase; bag, handbag; briefcase, case, attaché case; satchel)
• skápur (closet, cupboard; wardrobe; bookcase; filing cabinet; locker)

Derived terms

terms derived from hirsla meaning receptacle

• egghirsla (oogonium, ovogonium, archegonium)
• frjóhirsla
• grjóhirsla (antheridium)
• gagnahirsla (a data repository, a repository)
• gróhirsla (sporagium)
• hirsluveggur
• kynhirsla (gametangium)
• lokuð hirsla (a locker)
• rammger hirsla (a strongbox)
• XML-hirsla (an XML repository)