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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Folald
🇬🇧 English: Foal
🏷️ Noun (neuter)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Folaldið hljóp um engið.
🇬🇧 English: The foal ran across the meadow.

G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'folald' is a neuter noun in Icelandic. Its indefinite form in the nominative case is 'folald', and the definite form is 'folaldið'. In the accusative case, it remains 'folald' (indefinite) and 'folaldið' (definite). In the dative case, it changes to 'folaldi' (indefinite) and 'folaldinu' (definite). In the genitive case, it becomes 'folalds' (indefinite) and 'folaldsins' (definite). The plural forms are 'folöld' (indefinite nominative) and 'folöldin' (definite nominative). The word follows regular declension patterns for neuter nouns. 'Folald' specifically refers to a young horse, typically under one year old, and is used in contexts relating to equine animals.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Vinsamlegur
🇬🇧 English: Friendly
🏷️ Adjective

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann er mjög vinsamlegur maður.
🇬🇧 English: He is a very friendly man.

G R A M M A R
📝 The adjective 'vinsamlegur' means 'friendly' and agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. It has different forms for masculine, feminine, and neuter genders. In the nominative case, the forms are: masculine 'vinsamlegur', feminine 'vinsamleg', and neuter 'vinsamlegt'. In the accusative case, they are: masculine 'vinsamlegan', feminine 'vinsamlega', and neuter 'vinsamlegt'. In the dative case, they are: masculine 'vinsamlegum', feminine 'vinsamlegri', and neuter 'vinsamlegu'. In the genitive case, they are: masculine 'vinsamlegs', feminine 'vinsamlegrar', and neuter 'vinsamlegs'. The adjective can be declined in both strong and weak forms. The strong declension is used when there is no definite article or possessive pronoun, while the weak declension is used when there is. The comparative form is 'vinsamlegri' and the superlative form is 'vinsamlegastur'. For example, 'Hún er vinsamlegri en hann' means 'She is friendlier than him', and 'Hann er vinsamlegastur af öllum' means 'He is the friendliest of all'.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hamborgari
🇬🇧 English: Hamburger
🏷️ Noun (masculine)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég borðaði hamborgara í kvöldmatinn.
🇬🇧 English: I ate a hamburger for dinner.

G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'hamborgari' is a masculine noun in Icelandic. Its indefinite form in the nominative case is 'hamborgari', and the definite form is 'hamborgarinn'. In the accusative case, it becomes 'hamborgara' (indefinite) and 'hamborgarann' (definite). In the dative case, it is 'hamborgara' (indefinite) and 'hamborgaranum' (definite). In the genitive case, it is 'hamborgara' (indefinite) and 'hamborgarans' (definite). The plural forms are 'hamborgarar' (indefinite nominative) and 'hamborgararnir' (definite nominative). The word follows regular declension patterns for masculine nouns in Icelandic. It is important to note that the word 'hamborgari' specifically refers to the food item known as a hamburger, and it is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Að baka
🇬🇧 English: To bake
🏷️ Verb

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég ætla að baka köku
🇬🇧 English: I am going to bake a cake

G R A M M A R
📝 The verb 'að baka' is a regular Icelandic verb meaning 'to bake'. It is in the infinitive form. In Icelandic, verbs conjugate according to person (1st, 2nd, 3rd), number (singular, plural), and tense (present, past, future). The present indicative forms are: ég baka (I bake), þú bakar (you bake), hann/hún/það bakar (he/she/it bakes), við bökum (we bake), þið bakið (you all bake), þeir/þær/þau baka (they bake). The past indicative forms are: ég bakaði (I baked), þú bakaðir (you baked), hann/hún/það bakaði (he/she/it baked), við bökuðum (we baked), þið bökuðuð (you all baked), þeir/þær/þau bökuðu (they baked). The verb is in the active voice and can also be used in the imperative mood, e.g., 'Bakaðu köku!' (Bake a cake!). The subjunctive mood is used for hypothetical or uncertain actions, e.g., 'Ef ég bakaði köku...' (If I baked a cake...).

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Togari
🇬🇧 English: Trawler
🏷️ Noun (masculine)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Togarinn sigldi út á haf.
🇬🇧 English: The trawler sailed out to sea.

G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'togari' is masculine. In the nominative singular, it is 'togari', and in the nominative plural, it is 'togarar'. The definite form in the nominative singular is 'togarinn', and in the plural, it is 'togararnir'. The accusative singular is 'togara', and the plural is 'togara'. The definite accusative forms are 'togarann' (singular) and 'togarana' (plural). In the dative case, the singular is 'togara' and the plural is 'togurum', with the definite forms being 'togaranum' (singular) and 'togurunum' (plural). The genitive singular is 'togara' and the plural is 'togara', with the definite forms 'togarans' (singular) and 'togaranna' (plural). The word 'togari' refers specifically to a type of fishing vessel, commonly used in Icelandic waters, and it follows regular declension patterns for masculine nouns in Icelandic.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Geðveiki
🇬🇧 English: Insanity
🏷️ Noun (feminine)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Geðveiki getur haft alvarleg áhrif á líf fólks.
🇬🇧 English: Insanity can have serious effects on people's lives.

G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'geðveiki' is feminine. In Icelandic, nouns have definite and indefinite forms. The indefinite nominative singular is 'geðveiki', and the definite form is 'geðveikin'. The plural form is not used. The cases for the singular are as follows: nominative - geðveiki, accusative - geðveiki, dative - geðveiki, genitive - geðveiki. The word does not have a plural form in practical use, as it typically refers to a singular concept. 'Geðveiki' is used to describe a state of mental illness or insanity, and it is important to note that it can carry a negative connotation, so it should be used with sensitivity in appropriate contexts.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Innihald
🇬🇧 English: Content
🏷️ Noun (neuter)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Innihald bókarinnar er mjög áhugavert
🇬🇧 English: The content of the book is very interesting

G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'innihald' is neuter in gender. In its indefinite form, the nominative singular is 'innihald', and the definite form is 'innihaldið'. The plural form is not commonly used, but if needed, it would be 'innihöld' for indefinite and 'innihöldin' for definite. In the accusative case, it remains 'innihald' (indefinite) and 'innihaldið' (definite). In the dative case, it is 'innihaldi' (indefinite) and 'innihaldinu' (definite). In the genitive case, it is 'innihalds' (indefinite) and 'innihaldsins' (definite). The word 'innihald' can also be used in various contexts, such as the content of a container, a document, or a discussion, making it a versatile term in Icelandic.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Girðing
🇬🇧 English: Fence
🏷️ Noun (feminine)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Girðingin er úr tré.
🇬🇧 English: The fence is made of wood.

G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'girðing' is feminine. In the nominative case, the indefinite form is 'girðing' and the definite form is 'girðingin'. In the accusative case, it is 'girðingu' (indefinite) and 'girðinguna' (definite). In the dative case, it is 'girðingu' (indefinite) and 'girðingunni' (definite). In the genitive case, it is 'girðingar' (indefinite) and 'girðingarinnar' (definite). The plural forms are 'girðingar' (indefinite nominative) and 'girðingarnar' (definite nominative). The word follows regular declension patterns for feminine nouns. 'Girðing' can also refer to an enclosure or barrier, depending on context. It is important to note the gender agreement in sentences, as adjectives and articles must match the feminine gender of 'girðing'.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Þetta
🇬🇧 English: This
🏷️ Pronoun

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Þetta er fallegt hús
🇬🇧 English: This is a beautiful house

G R A M M A R
📝 The Icelandic word 'þetta' is a demonstrative pronoun used to refer to something that is near the speaker. It is invariable, meaning it does not change form based on gender, number, or case. 'Þetta' is used in the nominative case and is typically followed by a verb, as in 'Þetta er' (This is). In the accusative case, it remains 'þetta', as in 'Ég vil þetta' (I want this). Similarly, in the dative case, it is 'þessu', as in 'Ég trúi þessu' (I believe this), and in the genitive case, it is 'þessa', as in 'Ég sakna þessa' (I miss this). It is important to note that 'þetta' is used for singular and neuter references, while other forms like 'þessi' (masculine/feminine) are used for gender-specific references. Understanding the usage of 'þetta' is crucial for constructing sentences that refer to specific objects or ideas in Icelandic.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Erfiður
🇬🇧 English: Difficult
🏷️ Adjective

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Þetta verkefni er mjög erfitt.
🇬🇧 English: This task is very difficult.

G R A M M A R
📝 The adjective 'erfiður' means 'difficult' and agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case. It has different forms for masculine, feminine, and neuter genders. In the nominative singular, the forms are 'erfiður' (masculine), 'erfið' (feminine), and 'erfitt' (neuter). In the accusative singular, they are 'erfiðan' (masculine), 'erfiða' (feminine), and 'erfitt' (neuter). In the dative singular, the forms are 'erfiðum' (masculine), 'erfiðri' (feminine), and 'erfiðu' (neuter). In the genitive singular, they are 'erfiðs' (masculine), 'erfiðrar' (feminine), and 'erfiðs' (neuter). The plural forms in the nominative are 'erfiðir' (masculine), 'erfiðar' (feminine), and 'erfið' (neuter). The adjective can be declined in both strong and weak forms, depending on whether it is used with a definite article or not. The comparative form is 'erfiðari' and the superlative form is 'erfiðastur'. For example, 'Hann er erfiðari en hún' means 'He is more difficult than she is', and 'Þetta er erfiðasta verkefnið' means 'This is the most difficult task'.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Pota
🇬🇧 English: Poke
🏷️ Verb

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann potaði í mig með fingrinum.
🇬🇧 English: He poked me with his finger.

G R A M M A R
📝 The verb 'pota' is a regular Icelandic verb. It is used in the active voice and can be conjugated in various tenses. In the present indicative, it is conjugated as follows: ég pota (I poke), þú potar (you poke), hann/hún/það potar (he/she/it pokes), við potum (we poke), þið potið (you all poke), þeir/þær/þau pota (they poke). In the past indicative, it is: ég potaði (I poked), þú potaðir (you poked), hann/hún/það potaði (he/she/it poked), við potuðum (we poked), þið potuðuð (you all poked), þeir/þær/þau potuðu (they poked). The imperative form is 'potaðu' for singular and 'potið' for plural. The verb does not have a subjunctive mood form. It is used to describe the action of poking or prodding something or someone, often with a finger or a pointed object.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Almennilegur
🇬🇧 English: Decent
🏷️ Adjective

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann er mjög almennilegur maður.
🇬🇧 English: He is a very decent man.

G R A M M A R
📝 The adjective 'almennilegur' is used to describe something or someone as decent or proper. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. In the nominative singular, the forms are 'almennilegur' (masculine), 'almennileg' (feminine), and 'almennilegt' (neuter). In the accusative singular, they are 'almennilegan' (masculine), 'almennilega' (feminine), and 'almennilegt' (neuter). In the dative singular, the forms are 'almennilegum' (masculine), 'almennilegri' (feminine), and 'almennilegu' (neuter). In the genitive singular, they are 'almennilegs' (masculine), 'almennilegrar' (feminine), and 'almennilegs' (neuter). The plural forms in the nominative are 'almennilegir' (masculine), 'almennilegar' (feminine), and 'almennileg' (neuter). The adjective can be declined strongly or weakly, depending on whether it follows a definite article or not. The comparative form is 'almennilegri' and the superlative is 'almennilegastur'. For example, 'Hún er almennilegri en hann' means 'She is more decent than he is'.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Umfram
🇬🇧 English: Excess
🏷️ Preposition

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Umfram allt, vertu heiðarlegur.
🇬🇧 English: Above all, be honest.

G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'umfram' is a preposition in Icelandic, typically used to indicate something that is in excess or beyond a certain point. It is often used in contexts where one thing is compared to another, suggesting superiority or surplus. For example, 'umfram væntingar' means 'beyond expectations'. It does not change form and is used to modify nouns or pronouns, often in a comparative sense. It can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as 'umfram allt' meaning 'above all'. As a preposition, it does not inflect for gender, number, or case, and it is always followed by the accusative case in Icelandic.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Skrúðganga
🇬🇧 English: Parade
🏷️ Noun (feminine)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Skrúðgangan fór fram í miðbænum.
🇬🇧 English: The parade took place in the city center.

G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'skrúðganga' is feminine. In the nominative singular, it is 'skrúðganga', and in the definite form, it becomes 'skrúðgangan'. In the accusative singular, it is 'skrúðgöngu', and the definite form is 'skrúðgönguna'. In the dative singular, it is 'skrúðgöngu', with the definite form 'skrúðgöngunni'. In the genitive singular, it is 'skrúðgöngu', and the definite form is 'skrúðgöngunnar'. The nominative plural is 'skrúðgöngur', and the definite form is 'skrúðgöngurnar'. In the accusative plural, it is 'skrúðgöngur', with the definite form 'skrúðgöngurnar'. In the dative plural, it is 'skrúðgöngum', and the definite form is 'skrúðgöngunum'. In the genitive plural, it is 'skrúðganga', with the definite form 'skrúðganganna'. The word follows regular declension patterns for feminine nouns in Icelandic, with changes in the stem vowel in some cases, such as the shift from 'a' to 'ö'.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Tímarit
🇬🇧 English: Magazine
🏷️ Noun (neuter)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég keypti nýtt tímarit í dag
🇬🇧 English: I bought a new magazine today

G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'tímarit' is neuter in gender. In its indefinite form, the nominative singular is 'tímarit', and the definite form is 'tímaritið'. In the accusative singular, it remains 'tímarit', and the definite form is 'tímaritið'. In the dative singular, it is 'tímariti', with the definite form 'tímaritinu'. In the genitive singular, it is 'tímarits', with the definite form 'tímaritsins'. The plural forms are as follows: nominative plural 'tímarit', definite 'tímaritin'; accusative plural 'tímarit', definite 'tímaritin'; dative plural 'tímaritum', definite 'tímaritunum'; genitive plural 'tímarita', definite 'tímaritanna'. The word 'tímarit' follows regular declension patterns for neuter nouns in Icelandic, with no irregular forms. It is important to note that neuter nouns in Icelandic often have the same form in both nominative and accusative cases, both in singular and plural.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Út
🇬🇧 English: Out
🏷️ Adverb

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann fór út í garðinn.
🇬🇧 English: He went out to the garden.

G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'út' is an adverb in Icelandic, used to indicate movement from an inside location to an outside one. It is often used with verbs of motion, such as 'fara' (to go) or 'koma' (to come), to specify direction. For example, 'Hún kom út' means 'She came out.' It can also be used in expressions like 'út á' (out on) or 'út í' (out into), which further specify the destination or direction. As an adverb, 'út' does not change form and does not agree with gender, number, or case, unlike adjectives or nouns. It is a straightforward adverb that consistently conveys the concept of moving from an enclosed space to an open one.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Yfir
🇬🇧 English: Over
🏷️ Preposition

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann flaug yfir fjöllin
🇬🇧 English: He flew over the mountains

G R A M M A R
📝 The Icelandic word 'yfir' is a preposition that typically indicates position or movement above something. It is used to describe a relationship where one object is located higher than another or moves across it. 'Yfir' can be used with both static and dynamic verbs, such as 'vera yfir' (to be over) or 'fljúga yfir' (to fly over). It often requires the accusative case for the noun it governs, as in 'yfir fjöllin' (over the mountains). In some contexts, it can also imply superiority or control, as in 'yfirráð' (control over). Understanding the context is crucial for correct usage, as it can slightly alter the meaning conveyed by the preposition.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Í
🇬🇧 English: In
🏷️ Preposition

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég er í skólanum.
🇬🇧 English: I am in the school.

G R A M M A R
📝 The preposition 'í' is used to indicate location or position within something, similar to the English 'in'. It is commonly used with nouns to denote being inside or within a place or object. For example, 'í húsinu' means 'in the house'. It can also indicate time, as in 'í morgun' meaning 'in the morning'. When used with definite nouns, the noun takes the dative case, as in 'í skólanum' (in the school). With indefinite nouns, the accusative case is often used, such as 'í skóla' (in a school). The choice between accusative and dative can depend on whether the action is static (dative) or involves movement (accusative).

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Eftir
🇬🇧 English: After
🏷️ Preposition

E 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
🏷️ Adverb

E 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 school

G 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: Ódýr
🇬🇧 English: Cheap
🏷️ Adjective

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Þessi bíll er ódýr
🇬🇧 English: This car is cheap

G R A M M A R
📝 The adjective 'ódýr' means 'cheap' in English. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. In the nominative case, the forms are: masculine singular 'ódýr', feminine singular 'ódýr', and neuter singular 'ódýrt'. The plural forms are 'ódýrir' for masculine, 'ódýrar' for feminine, and 'ódýr' for neuter. In the accusative case, the forms are: masculine singular 'ódýran', feminine singular 'ódýra', and neuter singular 'ódýrt'. The plural forms are 'ódýra' for masculine, 'ódýrar' for feminine, and 'ódýr' for neuter. In the dative case, the singular forms are 'ódýrum' for masculine, 'ódýrri' for feminine, and 'ódýru' for neuter. The plural form for all genders is 'ódýrum'. In the genitive case, the singular forms are 'ódýrs' for masculine, 'ódýrrar' for feminine, and 'ódýrs' for neuter. The plural form for all genders is 'ódýrra'. 'Ódýr' follows the strong declension pattern. The comparative form is 'ódýrari' and the superlative form is 'ódýrastur'.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Milli
🇬🇧 English: Between
🏷️ Preposition

E 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Gamall
🇬🇧 English: Old
🏷️ Adjective

E 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: Gervigreind
🇬🇧 English: Artificial intelligence
🏷️ Noun (feminine)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Gervigreind er mikilvæg í nútímatækni.
🇬🇧 English: Artificial intelligence is important in modern technology.

G R A M M A R
📝 The noun 'gervigreind' is feminine. In the nominative case, the indefinite form is 'gervigreind' and the definite form is 'gervigreindin'. In the accusative case, it is 'gervigreind' (indefinite) and 'gervigreindina' (definite). In the dative case, it becomes 'gervigreind' (indefinite) and 'gervigreindinni' (definite). In the genitive case, it is 'gervigreindar' (indefinite) and 'gervigreindarinnar' (definite). The word follows regular declension patterns for feminine nouns in Icelandic. It is used to describe the concept of artificial intelligence, often in technological and scientific contexts.

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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
🏷️ Preposition

E 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 yesterday

G 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: Horfa
🇬🇧 English: Watch
🏷️ Verb

E 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: Já
🇬🇧 English: Yes
🏷️ Interjection

E 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Undir
🇬🇧 English: Under
🏷️ Preposition

E 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 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
📝 Plural noun. Definite form: buxurnar. Often used with adjectives in plural form.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Dalur
🇬🇧 English: Valley
🏷️ Noun

E 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Kind
🇬🇧 English: Sheep
🏷️ Adjective

E 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
📝 The word 'kind' in Icelandic is a masculine noun that can be used in a definitive and indefinite form.

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W O R D
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sumar
🇬🇧 English: Summer
🏷️ Noun

E 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ostur
🇬🇧 English: Cheese
🏷️ Noun

E 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sól
🇬🇧 English: Sun
🏷️ Noun

E 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Læra
🇬🇧 English: To learn
🏷️ Verb

E 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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W O R D
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Sofa
🇬🇧 English: Sleep
🏷️ Verb

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég fer að sofa klukkan ellefu.
🇬🇧 English: I go to sleep at eleven o'clock.

G R A M M A R
📝 The verb 'að sofa' (to sleep) is an infinitive verb in Icelandic. In this example, it is used in the infinitive form after the preposition 'að' (to). Icelandic verbs do not conjugate based on definiteness (definite/indefinite forms) like nouns do. However, the verb 'að sofa' can be conjugated in different tenses and moods. For example, in the present tense, it would be 'ég sef' (I sleep), and in the past tense, it would be 'ég svaf' (I slept).

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W O R D
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Eiginmaður
🇬🇧 English: Husband
🏷️ Noun (masculine)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann er eiginmaður minn.
🇬🇧 English: He is my husband.

G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'eiginmaður' is a compound noun formed from 'eigin' (possessive, meaning 'own') and 'maður' (man). In Icelandic, nouns decline based on number (singular/plural) and case (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive). The definite form of 'eiginmaður' is 'eiginmaðurinn' (the husband). The indefinite form is 'eiginmaður' (a husband). In the example sentence, 'eiginmaður' is in the nominative case and is indefinite because it is not preceded by a definite article.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Tónlist
🇬🇧 English: Music
🏷️ Noun (feminine)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hún hefur mikinn áhuga á tónlist.
🇬🇧 English: She has a great interest in music.

G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'tónlist' is a feminine noun in Icelandic. In the indefinite form, it is 'tónslist' (no article), while in the definite form, it becomes 'tónslistin' (with the definite article '-in' added). The indefinite form is used here because it is not referring to a specific instance of music, but music in general. If referring to a specific piece or type of music, the definite form would be used.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Lítill
🇬🇧 English: Small
🏷️ Adjective

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hann á lítinn hund.
🇬🇧 English: He has a small dog.

G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'lítill' is an adjective meaning 'small' or 'little'. In Icelandic, adjectives must agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case. 'Lítill' is the masculine nominative singular indefinite form. The definite form is 'litli' (masculine), 'litla' (feminine), or 'litla' (neuter), depending on the gender of the noun. For example, 'litill maður' (small man), 'litla konan' (the small woman), 'litla barnið' (the small child).

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Today I learned a new word in Icelandic 🇮🇸 :
Gervigreindardrulla

I was able understand it by just breaking it into its pieces gervi, greind and drulla:
Artificial Intelligence Shit

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Rigning
🇬🇧 English: Raining
🏷️ Noun (feminine)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Í dag er mikil rigning úti.
🇬🇧 English: Today there is heavy rain outside.

G R A M M A R
📝 The word 'rigning' is a feminine noun in Icelandic. It can be used in both definite and indefinite forms. In the indefinite form, it is 'rigning' (rain), and in the definite form, it is 'rigningin' (the rain). The definite form is often used when referring to a specific instance of rain, while the indefinite form is used for general reference or when the specific instance is not known or important.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hestur
🇬🇧 English: Horse
🏷️ Noun (masculine)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég á hest.
🇬🇧 English: I have a horse.

G R A M M A R
📝 In Icelandic, nouns have definite and indefinite forms. 'Hestur' is the indefinite nominative singular form of the word for 'horse'. The definite form is 'hesturinn' (the horse). The indefinite form is used when referring to a horse in general or an unspecified horse, while the definite form is used when referring to a specific horse that has been previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and listener.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Hjóla
🇬🇧 English: Bike
🏷️ Verb

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Ég hjóla oft til vinnu á sumrin.
🇬🇧 English: I often bike to work in the summer.

G R A M M A R
📝 Að hjóla is an infinitive verb in Icelandic. When conjugated, it follows regular weak verb patterns. For example, in the present tense: ég hjóla (I bike), þú hjólar (you bike), hann/hún/það hjólar (he/she/it bikes). In the past tense: ég hjólaði (I biked), þú hjólaðir (you biked), hann/hún/það hjólaði (he/she/it biked).

The verb itself does not change based on gender or definiteness. Instead, it agrees only with person (first, second, third) and number (singular or plural). This is why hann hjólar and hún hjólar use the same verb form — both are third person singular, even though the pronouns differ in gender.

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🇮🇸 Icelandic: Köttur
🇬🇧 English: Cat
🏷️ Noun (masculine)

E X A M P L E S E N T E N C E
🇮🇸 Icelandic: Kötturinn er að drekka mjólkina.
🇬🇧 English: The cat is drinking the milk.

G R A M M A R
📝 In Icelandic, nouns have definite and indefinite forms. 'Köttur' is the indefinite nominative singular form meaning 'a cat'. The definite form is 'kötturinn' (the cat), where '-inn' is the definite article suffix. The indefinite form is used when referring to a cat in general or the first time mentioning a specific cat, while the definite form is used when the cat has been previously specified or is known to both the speaker and listener.

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Alltaf gaman að sjá svona þrennur notaðar í fyrirsögnum, í þetta skiptið er það "tollleggja":

https://www.visir.is/g/20262863396d/hyggjast-tollleggja-skipaumferd-um-hormuz-sund

Til hvers skrifarinn er að splæsa saman þessum orðum er hinsvegar annað mál, fyrirsögnin hefði allt eins getað verið "Hyggjast leggja toll á skipaumferð um Hormuz-sund"

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Dularfull þessi nútímaíslenska 🤔

Fyrir utan að vilja slíta sem mest í sundur öll samsett orð, þá er tilhneiging til að skella inn aukahljóðum, samanber "lána*r*drottinn" og "skráa*r*kerfi".

Mér vitanlega þýðir þetta fyrra allt annað en einhver sem drottnar yfir eða ræður yfir einni lán = hún lánin miðað við beyginguna, ekki satt?

Og þetta seinna er eiginlega bara fyndið; mér er ómögulegt að sjá neitt gagn í skráakerfi með bara einni skrá! En hver veit... 🙄

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