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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Eftir
🇬🇧 English: After
🏷️ PrepositionE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Við hittumst eftir vinnu.
🇬🇧 English: We meet after work.G R A M M A R
📝 The Icelandic preposition 'eftir' is used to indicate time or sequence, similar to 'after' in English. It governs the accusative case when referring to time, as in 'eftir vinnu' (after work). It can also indicate causation or purpose, often followed by a noun or pronoun in the accusative, such as 'eftir hann' (after him). Additionally, 'eftir' can be used to denote authorship or origin, as in 'bók eftir Jón' (a book by Jón), where it governs the dative case. In this usage, it highlights the creator or source of something. Understanding the case governed by 'eftir' is crucial for correct sentence construction in Icelandic. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Eftir
🇬🇧 English: After
🏷️ PrepositionE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Við hittumst eftir vinnu.
🇬🇧 English: We meet after work.G R A M M A R
📝 The Icelandic preposition 'eftir' is used to indicate time or sequence, similar to 'after' in English. It governs the accusative case when referring to time, as in 'eftir vinnu' (after work). It can also indicate causation or purpose, often followed by a noun or pronoun in the accusative, such as 'eftir hann' (after him). Additionally, 'eftir' can be used to denote authorship or origin, as in 'bók eftir Jón' (a book by Jón), where it governs the dative case. In this usage, it highlights the creator or source of something. Understanding the case governed by 'eftir' is crucial for correct sentence construction in Icelandic. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Snigill
🇬🇧 English: Snail
🏷️ Noun (masculine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Snigillinn skríður hægt yfir stíginn.
🇬🇧 English: The snail crawls slowly across the path.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'snigill' is masculine. In the nominative singular, it is 'snigill', and in the definite form, it becomes 'snigillinn'. The accusative singular is 'snigil', and the definite form is 'snigilinn'. The dative singular is 'snigli', with the definite form 'sniglinum'. The genitive singular is 'snigils', and the definite form is 'snigilsins'. In the plural, the nominative is 'sniglar', and the definite form is 'sniglarnir'. The accusative plural is 'snigla', with the definite form 'sniglana'. The dative plural is 'sniglum', and the definite form is 'sniglunum'. The genitive plural is 'snigla', with the definite form 'sniglanna'. The word follows regular declension patterns for masculine nouns in Icelandic, with no irregular forms. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hratt
🇬🇧 English: Quickly
🏷️ AdverbE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann hljóp hratt í skólann
🇬🇧 English: He ran quickly to schoolG R A M M A R
📝 The word 'hratt' is an adverb in Icelandic, used to describe the manner in which an action is performed, specifically indicating speed. Adverbs in Icelandic do not change form based on gender, number, or case, unlike adjectives. They typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In the example sentence, 'hratt' modifies the verb 'hljóp' (ran), indicating the speed of the action. Adverbs can often be formed from adjectives by adding the suffix '-t', as seen in 'hratt' from the adjective 'hraður' (quick). This transformation is common in Icelandic, where the adverbial form is used to describe how something is done, rather than the quality of the noun itself. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hratt
🇬🇧 English: Quickly
🏷️ AdverbE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann hljóp hratt í skólann
🇬🇧 English: He ran quickly to schoolG R A M M A R
📝 The word 'hratt' is an adverb in Icelandic, used to describe the manner in which an action is performed, specifically indicating speed. Adverbs in Icelandic do not change form based on gender, number, or case, unlike adjectives. They typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In the example sentence, 'hratt' modifies the verb 'hljóp' (ran), indicating the speed of the action. Adverbs can often be formed from adjectives by adding the suffix '-t', as seen in 'hratt' from the adjective 'hraður' (quick). This transformation is common in Icelandic, where the adverbial form is used to describe how something is done, rather than the quality of the noun itself. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hratt
🇬🇧 English: Quickly
🏷️ AdverbE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann hljóp hratt í skólann
🇬🇧 English: He ran quickly to schoolG R A M M A R
📝 The word 'hratt' is an adverb in Icelandic, used to describe the manner in which an action is performed, specifically indicating speed. Adverbs in Icelandic do not change form based on gender, number, or case, unlike adjectives. They typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In the example sentence, 'hratt' modifies the verb 'hljóp' (ran), indicating the speed of the action. Adverbs can often be formed from adjectives by adding the suffix '-t', as seen in 'hratt' from the adjective 'hraður' (quick). This transformation is common in Icelandic, where the adverbial form is used to describe how something is done, rather than the quality of the noun itself. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ljósmóðir
🇬🇧 English: Midwife
🏷️ Noun (feminine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ljósmóðirin hjálpaði til við fæðinguna.
🇬🇧 English: The midwife assisted with the birth.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'ljósmóðir' is feminine. In the nominative singular, it is 'ljósmóðir', and in the definite form, it becomes 'ljósmóðirin'. The accusative singular is 'ljósmóður', and the definite form is 'ljósmóðurina'. In the dative singular, it is 'ljósmóður', with the definite form 'ljósmóðurinni'. The genitive singular is 'ljósmóður', and the definite form is 'ljósmóðurinnar'. The plural forms are: nominative 'ljósmæður', definite 'ljósmæðurnar'; accusative 'ljósmæður', definite 'ljósmæðurnar'; dative 'ljósmæðrum', definite 'ljósmæðrunum'; genitive 'ljósmæðra', definite 'ljósmæðranna'. The word follows a regular declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -ir, with a stem change in the plural forms. It is important to note the stem change from 'móðir' to 'mæður' in the plural, which is an irregularity typical of some Icelandic nouns. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ljósmóðir
🇬🇧 English: Midwife
🏷️ Noun (feminine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ljósmóðirin hjálpaði til við fæðinguna.
🇬🇧 English: The midwife assisted with the birth.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'ljósmóðir' is feminine. In the nominative singular, it is 'ljósmóðir', and in the definite form, it becomes 'ljósmóðirin'. The accusative singular is 'ljósmóður', and the definite form is 'ljósmóðurina'. In the dative singular, it is 'ljósmóður', with the definite form 'ljósmóðurinni'. The genitive singular is 'ljósmóður', and the definite form is 'ljósmóðurinnar'. The plural forms are: nominative 'ljósmæður', definite 'ljósmæðurnar'; accusative 'ljósmæður', definite 'ljósmæðurnar'; dative 'ljósmæðrum', definite 'ljósmæðrunum'; genitive 'ljósmæðra', definite 'ljósmæðranna'. The word follows a regular declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -ir, with a stem change in the plural forms. It is important to note the stem change from 'móðir' to 'mæður' in the plural, which is an irregularity typical of some Icelandic nouns. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ljósmóðir
🇬🇧 English: Midwife
🏷️ Noun (feminine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ljósmóðirin hjálpaði til við fæðinguna.
🇬🇧 English: The midwife assisted with the birth.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'ljósmóðir' is feminine. In the nominative singular, it is 'ljósmóðir', and in the definite form, it becomes 'ljósmóðirin'. The accusative singular is 'ljósmóður', and the definite form is 'ljósmóðurina'. In the dative singular, it is 'ljósmóður', with the definite form 'ljósmóðurinni'. The genitive singular is 'ljósmóður', and the definite form is 'ljósmóðurinnar'. The plural forms are: nominative 'ljósmæður', definite 'ljósmæðurnar'; accusative 'ljósmæður', definite 'ljósmæðurnar'; dative 'ljósmæðrum', definite 'ljósmæðrunum'; genitive 'ljósmæðra', definite 'ljósmæðranna'. The word follows a regular declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -ir, with a stem change in the plural forms. It is important to note the stem change from 'móðir' to 'mæður' in the plural, which is an irregularity typical of some Icelandic nouns. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Milli
🇬🇧 English: Between
🏷️ PrepositionE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann stóð milli tveggja trjáa.
🇬🇧 English: He stood between two trees.G R A M M A R
📝 The Icelandic preposition 'milli' is used to indicate a position or relationship between two or more entities. It requires the genitive case for the nouns it governs. For example, in the sentence 'Hann stóð milli tveggja trjáa,' 'trjáa' is in the genitive plural form. 'Milli' can also be used in abstract contexts, such as 'milli vina' (between friends) or 'milli landa' (between countries). It is important to note that 'milli' does not change form and is always used with the genitive case, which is a common feature of prepositions in Icelandic. Understanding the genitive case is crucial for using 'milli' correctly, as it affects the form of the nouns that follow it. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Gamall
🇬🇧 English: Old
🏷️ AdjectiveE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Gamall maður gekk eftir götunni.
🇬🇧 English: An old man walked down the street.G R A M M A R
📝 The adjective 'gamall' means 'old' and agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. In the nominative singular, it appears as 'gamall' for masculine, 'gömul' for feminine, and 'gamalt' for neuter. In the accusative singular, it changes to 'gamlan' (masculine), 'gamla' (feminine), and 'gamalt' (neuter). In the dative singular, it becomes 'gömlum' (masculine and neuter) and 'gamalli' (feminine). In the genitive singular, it is 'gamals' (masculine and neuter) and 'gamallar' (feminine). The plural forms are 'gamlir' (nominative masculine), 'gamlar' (nominative feminine), and 'gömul' (nominative neuter). The comparative form is 'eldri' and the superlative is 'elstur'. The adjective can follow strong or weak declension, depending on whether it is preceded by a definite article or possessive pronoun. For example, 'gamli maðurinn' (the old man) uses weak declension, while 'gamall maður' (an old man) uses strong declension. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Spékoppur
🇬🇧 English: Dimple
🏷️ Noun (masculine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hún brosti og spékoppur birtist á kinninni.
🇬🇧 English: She smiled and a dimple appeared on her cheek.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'spékoppur' is masculine. In the nominative singular, it is 'spékoppur', and in the definite form, it becomes 'spékoppurinn'. In the accusative singular, it is 'spékopp', and in the definite form, 'spékoppinn'. The dative singular is 'spékoppi', with the definite form 'spékoppinum'. The genitive singular is 'spékopps', and the definite form is 'spékoppsins'. In the plural, the nominative is 'spékoppar', definite 'spékopparnir'; accusative 'spékoppa', definite 'spékoppana'; dative 'spékoppum', definite 'spékoppunum'; and genitive 'spékoppa', definite 'spékoppanna'. The word follows regular declension patterns for masculine nouns in Icelandic. It is important to note the changes in endings across cases and numbers, which are typical for Icelandic nouns, providing learners with a clear example of noun declension. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Spékoppur
🇬🇧 English: Dimple
🏷️ Noun (masculine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hún brosti og spékoppur birtist á kinninni.
🇬🇧 English: She smiled and a dimple appeared on her cheek.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'spékoppur' is masculine. In the nominative singular, it is 'spékoppur', and in the definite form, it becomes 'spékoppurinn'. In the accusative singular, it is 'spékopp', and in the definite form, 'spékoppinn'. The dative singular is 'spékoppi', with the definite form 'spékoppinum'. The genitive singular is 'spékopps', and the definite form is 'spékoppsins'. In the plural, the nominative is 'spékoppar', definite 'spékopparnir'; accusative 'spékoppa', definite 'spékoppana'; dative 'spékoppum', definite 'spékoppunum'; and genitive 'spékoppa', definite 'spékoppanna'. The word follows regular declension patterns for masculine nouns in Icelandic. It is important to note the changes in endings across cases and numbers, which are typical for Icelandic nouns, providing learners with a clear example of noun declension. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Frá
🇬🇧 English: From
🏷️ PrepositionE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég kom frá Íslandi í gær
🇬🇧 English: I came from Iceland yesterdayG R A M M A R
📝 The preposition 'frá' is used to indicate origin or separation, similar to 'from' in English. It is commonly used with the dative case in Icelandic. For example, 'frá Íslandi' means 'from Iceland', where 'Íslandi' is the dative form of 'Ísland'. Prepositions in Icelandic often determine the case of the noun they govern, and 'frá' specifically requires the dative case. It can be used in various contexts, such as indicating physical departure ('Hann fór frá húsinu' - 'He left the house') or abstract separation ('Hún er frá vinnu' - 'She is away from work'). Understanding the case governance of prepositions is crucial for correct Icelandic syntax. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Töframaður
🇬🇧 English: Magician
🏷️ Noun (masculine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Töframaðurinn sýndi ótrúlegan galdur.
🇬🇧 English: The magician performed an incredible trick.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'Töframaður' is masculine. In the nominative singular, it is 'töframaður', and in the definite form, it becomes 'töframaðurinn'. The accusative singular is 'töframann', and the definite form is 'töframanninn'. The dative singular is 'töframanni', with the definite form 'töframanninum'. The genitive singular is 'töframanns', and the definite form is 'töframannsins'. In the plural, the nominative is 'töframenn', definite 'töframennirnir'; accusative 'töframenn', definite 'töframennina'; dative 'töframönnum', definite 'töframönnunum'; and genitive 'töframanna', definite 'töframannanna'. The word follows a regular declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in '-maður', with the plural forms showing a stem change to 'menn'. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Töframaður
🇬🇧 English: Magician
🏷️ Noun (masculine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Töframaðurinn sýndi ótrúlegan galdur.
🇬🇧 English: The magician performed an incredible trick.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'Töframaður' is masculine. In the nominative singular, it is 'töframaður', and in the definite form, it becomes 'töframaðurinn'. The accusative singular is 'töframann', and the definite form is 'töframanninn'. The dative singular is 'töframanni', with the definite form 'töframanninum'. The genitive singular is 'töframanns', and the definite form is 'töframannsins'. In the plural, the nominative is 'töframenn', definite 'töframennirnir'; accusative 'töframenn', definite 'töframennina'; dative 'töframönnum', definite 'töframönnunum'; and genitive 'töframanna', definite 'töframannanna'. The word follows a regular declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in '-maður', with the plural forms showing a stem change to 'menn'. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Horfa
🇬🇧 English: Watch
🏷️ VerbE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég horfi á sjónvarpið á kvöldin.
🇬🇧 English: I watch TV in the evenings.G R A M M A R
📝 The verb 'horfa' is a strong verb in Icelandic. It is used in the active voice and primarily in the indicative mood. In the present tense, it conjugates as follows: 1st person singular 'ég horfi', 2nd person singular 'þú horfir', 3rd person singular 'hann/hún/það horfir', 1st person plural 'við horfum', 2nd person plural 'þið horfið', 3rd person plural 'þeir/þær/þau horfa'. In the past tense, it conjugates as: 1st person singular 'ég horfði', 2nd person singular 'þú horfðir', 3rd person singular 'hann/hún/það horfði', 1st person plural 'við horfðum', 2nd person plural 'þið horfðuð', 3rd person plural 'þeir/þær/þau horfðu'. The imperative form is 'horfðu' for singular and 'horfið' for plural. The verb can also be used in the subjunctive mood, for example, 'ég horfi' in the present subjunctive. 'Horfa' is typically used with the preposition 'á' to indicate watching something specific, such as 'horfa á sjónvarpið' (watch TV). -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Horfa
🇬🇧 English: Watch
🏷️ VerbE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég horfi á sjónvarpið á kvöldin.
🇬🇧 English: I watch TV in the evenings.G R A M M A R
📝 The verb 'horfa' is a strong verb in Icelandic. It is used in the active voice and primarily in the indicative mood. In the present tense, it conjugates as follows: 1st person singular 'ég horfi', 2nd person singular 'þú horfir', 3rd person singular 'hann/hún/það horfir', 1st person plural 'við horfum', 2nd person plural 'þið horfið', 3rd person plural 'þeir/þær/þau horfa'. In the past tense, it conjugates as: 1st person singular 'ég horfði', 2nd person singular 'þú horfðir', 3rd person singular 'hann/hún/það horfði', 1st person plural 'við horfðum', 2nd person plural 'þið horfðuð', 3rd person plural 'þeir/þær/þau horfðu'. The imperative form is 'horfðu' for singular and 'horfið' for plural. The verb can also be used in the subjunctive mood, for example, 'ég horfi' in the present subjunctive. 'Horfa' is typically used with the preposition 'á' to indicate watching something specific, such as 'horfa á sjónvarpið' (watch TV). -
Hoi parviäly, kukaan omista islantilaiskontakteistani ei ole ollut kovin avulias, niin tiedustelisin, onko täällä ketään, joka a) taitaa islantia b) tuntee jonkun, joka suostuisi kääntämään 250 sanaa englannista islanniksi, jotta mie pääsisin valmistumaan?
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Hoi parviäly, kukaan omista islantilaiskontakteistani ei ole ollut kovin avulias, niin tiedustelisin, onko täällä ketään, joka a) taitaa islantia b) tuntee jonkun, joka suostuisi kääntämään 250 sanaa englannista islanniksi, jotta mie pääsisin valmistumaan?
Palkkioksi tarjoan mitä tahansa alkaen kaljasta Kalliossa, lyhyestä graduesitelmästä valitsemallenne yleisölle, tai vaikkapa riittävän suuresta MobilePay siirrosta, tai mitä keksittekään pyytää, varmasti jotain saadaan sovittua.
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Hoi parviäly, kukaan omista islantilaiskontakteistani ei ole ollut kovin avulias, niin tiedustelisin, onko täällä ketään, joka a) taitaa islantia b) tuntee jonkun, joka suostuisi kääntämään 250 sanaa englannista islanniksi, jotta mie pääsisin valmistumaan?
Palkkioksi tarjoan mitä tahansa alkaen kaljasta Kalliossa, lyhyestä graduesitelmästä valitsemallenne yleisölle, tai vaikkapa riittävän suuresta MobilePay siirrosta, tai mitä keksittekään pyytää, varmasti jotain saadaan sovittua.
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Hoi parviäly, kukaan omista islantilaiskontakteistani ei ole ollut kovin avulias, niin tiedustelisin, onko täällä ketään, joka a) taitaa islantia b) tuntee jonkun, joka suostuisi kääntämään 250 sanaa englannista islanniksi, jotta mie pääsisin valmistumaan?
Palkkioksi tarjoan mitä tahansa alkaen kaljasta Kalliossa, lyhyestä graduesitelmästä valitsemallenne yleisölle, tai vaikkapa riittävän suuresta MobilePay siirrosta, tai mitä keksittekään pyytää, varmasti jotain saadaan sovittua.
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Hoi parviäly, kukaan omista islantilaiskontakteistani ei ole ollut kovin avulias, niin tiedustelisin, onko täällä ketään, joka a) taitaa islantia b) tuntee jonkun, joka suostuisi kääntämään 250 sanaa englannista islanniksi, jotta mie pääsisin valmistumaan?
Palkkioksi tarjoan mitä tahansa alkaen kaljasta Kalliossa, lyhyestä graduesitelmästä valitsemallenne yleisölle, tai vaikkapa riittävän suuresta MobilePay siirrosta, tai mitä keksittekään pyytää, varmasti jotain saadaan sovittua.
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Já
🇬🇧 English: Yes
🏷️ InterjectionE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Já, ég kem strax.
🇬🇧 English: Yes, I am coming immediately.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'Já' is an interjection used to express agreement or affirmation, equivalent to 'yes' in English. It is commonly used in response to questions or statements to indicate consent or acknowledgment. As an interjection, 'Já' does not inflect for gender, number, or case, and it does not have any declensions. It can be used in various contexts, such as answering questions, confirming statements, or expressing enthusiasm. For example, in a conversation, one might say 'Já, það er rétt' meaning 'Yes, that is correct.' It is a versatile word that can be used in both formal and informal settings. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Já
🇬🇧 English: Yes
🏷️ InterjectionE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Já, ég kem strax.
🇬🇧 English: Yes, I am coming immediately.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'Já' is an interjection used to express agreement or affirmation, equivalent to 'yes' in English. It is commonly used in response to questions or statements to indicate consent or acknowledgment. As an interjection, 'Já' does not inflect for gender, number, or case, and it does not have any declensions. It can be used in various contexts, such as answering questions, confirming statements, or expressing enthusiasm. For example, in a conversation, one might say 'Já, það er rétt' meaning 'Yes, that is correct.' It is a versatile word that can be used in both formal and informal settings. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Undir
🇬🇧 English: Under
🏷️ PrepositionE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Bókin er undir borðinu.
🇬🇧 English: The book is under the table.G R A M M A R
📝 The preposition 'undir' is used to indicate position or location beneath something. It governs the dative case when indicating location, as in 'undir borðinu' (under the table), where 'borðinu' is in the dative case. When indicating motion towards a position beneath something, it governs the accusative case, as in 'Hann fór undir borðið' (He went under the table), where 'borðið' is in the accusative case. 'Undir' can also be used in abstract contexts, such as 'undir stjórn' (under control), where it similarly affects the case of the following noun. It is important to note the distinction between static location (dative) and motion (accusative) when using 'undir'. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Undir
🇬🇧 English: Under
🏷️ PrepositionE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Bókin er undir borðinu.
🇬🇧 English: The book is under the table.G R A M M A R
📝 The preposition 'undir' is used to indicate position or location beneath something. It governs the dative case when indicating location, as in 'undir borðinu' (under the table), where 'borðinu' is in the dative case. When indicating motion towards a position beneath something, it governs the accusative case, as in 'Hann fór undir borðið' (He went under the table), where 'borðið' is in the accusative case. 'Undir' can also be used in abstract contexts, such as 'undir stjórn' (under control), where it similarly affects the case of the following noun. It is important to note the distinction between static location (dative) and motion (accusative) when using 'undir'. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Fáviti
🇬🇧 English: Idiot
🏷️ Noun (masculine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann er algjör fáviti.
🇬🇧 English: He is a complete idiot.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'fáviti' is masculine. In the nominative singular, it is 'fáviti', and in the definite form, it becomes 'fávitinn'. The accusative singular is 'fávita', and the definite form is 'fávitann'. The dative singular is 'fávita', with the definite form 'fávitanum'. The genitive singular is 'fávita', and the definite form is 'fávitans'. In the plural, the nominative is 'fávitar', and the definite form is 'fávitarnir'. The accusative plural is 'fávita', with the definite form 'fávitana'. The dative plural is 'fávitum', and the definite form is 'fávitunum'. The genitive plural is 'fávita', with the definite form 'fávitanna'. This noun follows a regular declension pattern for masculine nouns in Icelandic, with changes in endings to indicate case and number. Understanding these forms is crucial for proper sentence construction in Icelandic. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Fáviti
🇬🇧 English: Idiot
🏷️ Noun (masculine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann er algjör fáviti.
🇬🇧 English: He is a complete idiot.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'fáviti' is masculine. In the nominative singular, it is 'fáviti', and in the definite form, it becomes 'fávitinn'. The accusative singular is 'fávita', and the definite form is 'fávitann'. The dative singular is 'fávita', with the definite form 'fávitanum'. The genitive singular is 'fávita', and the definite form is 'fávitans'. In the plural, the nominative is 'fávitar', and the definite form is 'fávitarnir'. The accusative plural is 'fávita', with the definite form 'fávitana'. The dative plural is 'fávitum', and the definite form is 'fávitunum'. The genitive plural is 'fávita', with the definite form 'fávitanna'. This noun follows a regular declension pattern for masculine nouns in Icelandic, with changes in endings to indicate case and number. Understanding these forms is crucial for proper sentence construction in Icelandic. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Grunnskóli
🇬🇧 English: Primary school
🏷️ Noun (masculine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Bornin mín ganga í góðan grunnskóla á Akureyri.
🇬🇧 English: My children go to a good primary school in Akureyri.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'grunnskóli' is a masculine noun in Icelandic. In the indefinite form, it is 'grunnskóli' (a primary school), and in the definite form, it becomes 'grunnskólinn' (the primary school). The definite article is added as a suffix in Icelandic, unlike English where it is a separate word. For example, 'a good primary school' is 'góður grunnskóli' (indefinite), and 'the good primary school' is 'grunnskólinn góði' (definite). -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Málverk
🇬🇧 English: Painting
🏷️ Noun (neuter)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Málverkið hangir á veggnum.
🇬🇧 English: The painting hangs on the wall.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'málverk' is neuter in gender. In the nominative singular, it is 'málverk', and in the definite form, it becomes 'málverkið'. The accusative singular is the same as the nominative: 'málverk', with the definite form 'málverkið'. In the dative singular, it is 'málverki', and the definite form is 'málverkinu'. The genitive singular is 'málverks', with the definite form 'málverksins'. In the plural, the nominative is 'málverk', and the definite form is 'málverkin'. The accusative plural is also 'málverk', with the definite form 'málverkin'. The dative plural is 'málverkum', and the definite form is 'málverkunum'. The genitive plural is 'málverka', with the definite form 'málverkanna'. There are no irregular declensions for this noun. The word 'málverk' is used to refer to a painting or artwork, typically one that is framed and displayed on a wall. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Málverk
🇬🇧 English: Painting
🏷️ Noun (neuter)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Málverkið hangir á veggnum.
🇬🇧 English: The painting hangs on the wall.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'málverk' is neuter in gender. In the nominative singular, it is 'málverk', and in the definite form, it becomes 'málverkið'. The accusative singular is the same as the nominative: 'málverk', with the definite form 'málverkið'. In the dative singular, it is 'málverki', and the definite form is 'málverkinu'. The genitive singular is 'málverks', with the definite form 'málverksins'. In the plural, the nominative is 'málverk', and the definite form is 'málverkin'. The accusative plural is also 'málverk', with the definite form 'málverkin'. The dative plural is 'málverkum', and the definite form is 'málverkunum'. The genitive plural is 'málverka', with the definite form 'málverkanna'. There are no irregular declensions for this noun. The word 'málverk' is used to refer to a painting or artwork, typically one that is framed and displayed on a wall. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Móðir
🇬🇧 English: Mother
🏷️ Noun (feminine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Móðir mín býr í Reykjavík.
🇬🇧 English: My mother lives in Reykjavík.G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'móðir' is feminine. In the nominative singular, it is 'móðir', and in the definite form, it becomes 'móðirin'. The accusative singular is 'móður', and the definite form is 'móðurina'. The dative singular is 'móður', with the definite form 'móðurinni'. The genitive singular is 'móður', and the definite form is 'móðurinnar'. In the plural, the nominative is 'mæður', with the definite form 'mæður'. The accusative plural is 'mæður', and the definite form is 'mæðurnar'. The dative plural is 'mæðrum', with the definite form 'mæðrunum'. The genitive plural is 'mæðra', and the definite form is 'mæðranna'. The word 'móðir' is irregular in its plural forms, which is a common feature in Icelandic for kinship terms. Understanding these declensions is crucial for proper grammatical agreement in Icelandic sentences. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Buxur
🇬🇧 English: Pants
🏷️ Noun (feminine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég keypti nýjar buxur í gær.
🇬🇧 English: I bought new pants yesterday.G R A M M A R
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Buxur
🇬🇧 English: Pants
🏷️ Noun (feminine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég keypti nýjar buxur í gær.
🇬🇧 English: I bought new pants yesterday.G R A M M A R
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Buxur
🇬🇧 English: Pants
🏷️ Noun (feminine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég keypti nýjar buxur í gær.
🇬🇧 English: I bought new pants yesterday.G R A M M A R
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Buxur
🇬🇧 English: Pants
🏷️ Noun (feminine)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég keypti nýjar buxur í gær.
🇬🇧 English: I bought new pants yesterday.G R A M M A R
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Dalur
🇬🇧 English: Valley
🏷️ NounE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Við gengum í gegnum dalinn og upp brekkuna.
🇬🇧 English: We walked through the valley and up the hill.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'dalur' (valley) is a masculine noun. In Icelandic, nouns decline based on number (singular/plural) and case (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive). The definite form of 'dalur' is 'dalurinn' (the valley) in the nominative case. The indefinite form is 'dalur' (a valley). The plural indefinite form is 'dalir' (valleys), and the plural definite form is 'dalirnir' (the valleys). -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Dalur
🇬🇧 English: Valley
🏷️ NounE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Við gengum í gegnum dalinn og upp brekkuna.
🇬🇧 English: We walked through the valley and up the hill.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'dalur' (valley) is a masculine noun. In Icelandic, nouns decline based on number (singular/plural) and case (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive). The definite form of 'dalur' is 'dalurinn' (the valley) in the nominative case. The indefinite form is 'dalur' (a valley). The plural indefinite form is 'dalir' (valleys), and the plural definite form is 'dalirnir' (the valleys). -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Kind
🇬🇧 English: Sheep
🏷️ NounE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Kindin er svört.
🇬🇧 English: The sheep is black,G R A M M A R
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Kind
🇬🇧 English: Sheep
🏷️ AdjectiveE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hún er mjög kind hjá börnum.
🇬🇧 English: The sheep is blsck,G R A M M A R
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Kind
🇬🇧 English: Sheep
🏷️ AdjectiveE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hún er mjög kind hjá börnum.
🇬🇧 English: The sheep is blsck,G R A M M A R
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Kind
🇬🇧 English: Sheep
🏷️ AdjectiveE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hún er mjög kind hjá börnum.
🇬🇧 English: The sheep is blsck,G R A M M A R
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Kind
🇬🇧 English: Sheep
🏷️ AdjectiveE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hún er mjög kind hjá börnum.
🇬🇧 English: The sheep is blsck,G R A M M A R
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Því er oft haldið fram að íslenska hafi breyst mjög lítið frá tíma elstu varðveittra texta til dagsins í dag.
- Er það rétt að íslenskan hafi lítið breyst frá því að Íslendingasögurnar voru skrifaðar?
Eiríkur Rögnvaldsson, prófessor emeritus í íslenskri málfræði, svarar spurningunni.
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sumar
🇬🇧 English: Summer
🏷️ NounE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sumarið var heitt og sólskin var mikið.
🇬🇧 English: The summer was hot and there was a lot of sunshine.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'sumar' is a neuter noun. In Icelandic, nouns can take definite or indefinite forms. The indefinite form is 'sumar' (a summer), while the definite form is 'sumarið' (the summer). The definite form is often used when referring to a specific instance of the noun, as in the example sentence. Additionally, adjectives modifying 'sumar' must agree in gender, number, and case. Here, 'heitt' (hot) is in the neuter singular nominative form to match 'sumarið'. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sumar
🇬🇧 English: Summer
🏷️ NounE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sumarið var heitt og sólskin var mikið.
🇬🇧 English: The summer was hot and there was a lot of sunshine.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'sumar' is a neuter noun. In Icelandic, nouns can take definite or indefinite forms. The indefinite form is 'sumar' (a summer), while the definite form is 'sumarið' (the summer). The definite form is often used when referring to a specific instance of the noun, as in the example sentence. Additionally, adjectives modifying 'sumar' must agree in gender, number, and case. Here, 'heitt' (hot) is in the neuter singular nominative form to match 'sumarið'. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sumar
🇬🇧 English: Summer
🏷️ NounE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sumarið var heitt og sólskin var mikið.
🇬🇧 English: The summer was hot and there was a lot of sunshine.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'sumar' is a neuter noun. In Icelandic, nouns can take definite or indefinite forms. The indefinite form is 'sumar' (a summer), while the definite form is 'sumarið' (the summer). The definite form is often used when referring to a specific instance of the noun, as in the example sentence. Additionally, adjectives modifying 'sumar' must agree in gender, number, and case. Here, 'heitt' (hot) is in the neuter singular nominative form to match 'sumarið'. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sumar
🇬🇧 English: Summer
🏷️ NounE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sumarið var heitt og sólskin var mikið.
🇬🇧 English: The summer was hot and there was a lot of sunshine.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'sumar' is a neuter noun. In Icelandic, nouns can take definite or indefinite forms. The indefinite form is 'sumar' (a summer), while the definite form is 'sumarið' (the summer). The definite form is often used when referring to a specific instance of the noun, as in the example sentence. Additionally, adjectives modifying 'sumar' must agree in gender, number, and case. Here, 'heitt' (hot) is in the neuter singular nominative form to match 'sumarið'. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Rok
🇬🇧 English: Storm
🏷️ Noun (neuter)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Það var rok í gær.
🇬🇧 English: There was a STORM yesterday.G R A M M A R
📝 'Rok' is an uncountable noun in Icelandic, meaning it typically does not take an indefinite article ('a' in English) and is often used in the singular form. The definite form is 'rokið'. It can also be used in plural form 'rok' to refer to multiple instances of wind or weather conditions, though this is less common. The word is neuter gender. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Rok
🇬🇧 English: Storm
🏷️ Noun (neuter)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Það var rok í gær.
🇬🇧 English: There was a STORM yesterday.G R A M M A R
📝 'Rok' is an uncountable noun in Icelandic, meaning it typically does not take an indefinite article ('a' in English) and is often used in the singular form. The definite form is 'rokið'. It can also be used in plural form 'rok' to refer to multiple instances of wind or weather conditions, though this is less common. The word is neuter gender. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ostur
🇬🇧 English: Cheese
🏷️ NounE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég keypti ostinn í búðinni í gær.
🇬🇧 English: I bought the cheese at the store yesterday.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'ostur' is a masculine noun. In Icelandic, nouns decline based on number (singular/plural) and definiteness (indefinite/definite). The indefinite singular form is 'ostur' (a cheese), while the definite singular form is 'osturinn' (the cheese). The indefinite plural form is 'ostar' (cheeses), and the definite plural form is 'ostarnir' (the cheeses). -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ostur
🇬🇧 English: Cheese
🏷️ NounE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég keypti ostinn í búðinni í gær.
🇬🇧 English: I bought the cheese at the store yesterday.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'ostur' is a masculine noun. In Icelandic, nouns decline based on number (singular/plural) and definiteness (indefinite/definite). The indefinite singular form is 'ostur' (a cheese), while the definite singular form is 'osturinn' (the cheese). The indefinite plural form is 'ostar' (cheeses), and the definite plural form is 'ostarnir' (the cheeses). -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hrísgrjón
🇬🇧 English: Rice
🏷️ Noun (neuter, plural)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég keypti kíló af hrísgrjónum í búðinni.
🇬🇧 English: I bought a kilo of rice at the store.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'hrísgrjón' is a plural noun in Icelandic, referring to rice grains collectively. It is typically used in the plural form even when referring to a singular concept (like 'rice' as a food item). The definite form is 'hrísgrjónin' (the rice), and the indefinite plural form is 'hrísgrjón' (some rice). The singular form 'hrísgrjón' does not exist in modern Icelandic. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hrísgrjón
🇬🇧 English: Rice
🏷️ Noun (neuter, plural)E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég keypti kíló af hrísgrjónum í búðinni.
🇬🇧 English: I bought a kilo of rice at the store.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'hrísgrjón' is a plural noun in Icelandic, referring to rice grains collectively. It is typically used in the plural form even when referring to a singular concept (like 'rice' as a food item). The definite form is 'hrísgrjónin' (the rice), and the indefinite plural form is 'hrísgrjón' (some rice). The singular form 'hrísgrjón' does not exist in modern Icelandic. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sól
🇬🇧 English: Sun
🏷️ NounE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sólin er gul.
🇬🇧 English: The sun is yellow.G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'sól' is a feminine noun in Icelandic. It has both definite and indefinite forms. The indefinite form is 'sól' (a sun), and the definite form is 'sólin' (the sun). In the example sentence, 'sólin' is used in the efinite form. When referring to the sun as a specific celestial body, the definite form 'sólin' is typically used. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Læra
🇬🇧 English: To learn
🏷️ VerbE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég ætla að læra íslensku í ár.
🇬🇧 English: I plan to learn Icelandic this year.G R A M M A R
📝 The verb 'að læra' (to learn) is an infinitive verb form in Icelandic. It is preceded by the particle 'að' which marks the infinitive. The verb does not change form based on definiteness or indefiniteness in this context, as it is in its base form. However, when conjugated, it follows regular verb conjugation patterns. For example, in the present tense: 'Ég læri' (I learn), 'Þú lærir' (You learn), 'Hann/hún/það lærir' (He/she/it learns), etc. -
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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Læra
🇬🇧 English: To learn
🏷️ VerbE X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég ætla að læra íslensku í ár.
🇬🇧 English: I plan to learn Icelandic this year.G R A M M A R
📝 The verb 'að læra' (to learn) is an infinitive verb form in Icelandic. It is preceded by the particle 'að' which marks the infinitive. The verb does not change form based on definiteness or indefiniteness in this context, as it is in its base form. However, when conjugated, it follows regular verb conjugation patterns. For example, in the present tense: 'Ég læri' (I learn), 'Þú lærir' (You learn), 'Hann/hún/það lærir' (He/she/it learns), etc.
