stækja

Icelandic

Etymology

Attested since the 18th century, from the adjective stækur (“foul-smelling”). Compare Norwegian stæk (“(bad) smell”), Jutlandic stæg (“bad smell”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstaiːca/

  Rhymes: -aiːca

Noun

stækja f (genitive singular stækju, no plural)

1. a powerful and unpleasant odour; stench