Vinur er sá er til vamms segir — Icelandic Saying Mug

Vinur er sá er til vamms segir
Literally: “A friend is one who points out your flaws.”

A true friend tells you hard truths. Icelandic friendship: brutal, honest, effective.

Part of our Old Sayings, Literally collection — real Icelandic proverbs with their gloriously literal English translations. Printed on demand on a glossy 11 oz ceramic mug and shipped worldwide.