Skyr

Pronunciation: /skɪr/

Definitions of skyr

noun a type of Icelandic dairy product, similar to yogurt but with a thicker consistency

Example Sentences

A1 I tried skyr for the first time and I really liked it.

A2 I bought a tub of skyr from the store to have for breakfast.

B1 Skyr is a traditional Icelandic dairy product that is high in protein.

B2 Many people enjoy skyr as a healthy snack or dessert option.

C1 The chef created a delicious skyr parfait with fresh berries and granola.

C2 The artisanal skyr made by the local dairy farm is renowned for its creamy texture.

Examples of skyr in a Sentence

formal Skyr is a traditional Icelandic dairy product that is high in protein and low in fat.

informal I love having skyr for breakfast, it's so creamy and delicious.

slang Have you tried that new skyr flavor? It's lit!

figurative The sky was as smooth and white as a bowl of skyr.

Grammatical Forms of skyr

• plural: skyrs
• comparative: more skyr
• superlative: most skyr
• present tense: skyrs
• future tense: will skyr
• perfect tense: have skyrred
• continuous tense: is skyring
• singular: skyr
• positive degree: skyr
• infinitive: to skyr
• gerund: skyring
• participle: skyrred

Origin and Evolution of skyr

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'skyr' originated from Old Norse, a North Germanic language spoken by the Norse people.

Evolution of the word: The word 'skyr' has maintained its original meaning of a traditional Icelandic dairy product made from cultured milk, but its popularity and availability have spread beyond Iceland to other countries.