Icelandic FAQ
The "Me" Verbs: Mastering Aukafallssagnir in Ic...
If you have ever tried to say "I dream" in Icelandic as Ég dreyma, you have likely been corrected. That is because Icelandic has a special category of verbs where...
The "Me" Verbs: Mastering Aukafallssagnir in Ic...
If you have ever tried to say "I dream" in Icelandic as Ég dreyma, you have likely been corrected. That is because Icelandic has a special category of verbs where...
"Each Other" and "The Others" in Icelandic
Icelandic is very precise about numbers. The words you use to say "each other" or "the other one" change completely depending on whether you are talking about two people or...
"Each Other" and "The Others" in Icelandic
Icelandic is very precise about numbers. The words you use to say "each other" or "the other one" change completely depending on whether you are talking about two people or...
Indefinite Pronouns (Óákveðin fornöfn) in Icela...
Indefinite pronouns answer questions like "How many?" (All, Some, None) or "Which ones?" (Both, Either, Each). The tables provided allow us to break them down into three master rules to...
Indefinite Pronouns (Óákveðin fornöfn) in Icela...
Indefinite pronouns answer questions like "How many?" (All, Some, None) or "Which ones?" (Both, Either, Each). The tables provided allow us to break them down into three master rules to...
Time, Space, and Numbers in Icelandic
In Icelandic, cases (accusative, dative, genitive) aren't just for the people doing actions. We also use them to build "adverbial phrases" (aukafallsliðir). These phrases tell us when, where, or how...
Time, Space, and Numbers in Icelandic
In Icelandic, cases (accusative, dative, genitive) aren't just for the people doing actions. We also use them to build "adverbial phrases" (aukafallsliðir). These phrases tell us when, where, or how...
Singular-Only and Plural-Only Noun in Icelandic
In Icelandic, most nouns follow the standard rule: one car (bíll), two cars (bílar). But some words are "stubborn." They exist only in the singular or only in the plural....
Singular-Only and Plural-Only Noun in Icelandic
In Icelandic, most nouns follow the standard rule: one car (bíll), two cars (bílar). But some words are "stubborn." They exist only in the singular or only in the plural....
A Guide to Icelandic Adjectives: Mastering the ...
Adjectives (lýsingarorð) bring language to life. In Icelandic, they are famous for changing their shape depending on gender, number, and case. But before you worry about endings, you need to...
A Guide to Icelandic Adjectives: Mastering the ...
Adjectives (lýsingarorð) bring language to life. In Icelandic, they are famous for changing their shape depending on gender, number, and case. But before you worry about endings, you need to...
Cracking the Code: Tips for Icelandic Feminine ...
Feminine nouns (kvenkyn) in Icelandic can feel unpredictable, but they actually fall into three distinct "personality types" based on their plural endings: -ir, -ar, and -ur. Here is a breakdown...
Cracking the Code: Tips for Icelandic Feminine ...
Feminine nouns (kvenkyn) in Icelandic can feel unpredictable, but they actually fall into three distinct "personality types" based on their plural endings: -ir, -ar, and -ur. Here is a breakdown...
Mastering Masculine Nouns in Icelandic: A Quick...
Icelandic grammar is famous for its complexity, especially when it comes to declensions (beygingar). If you are struggling to remember how masculine nouns (karlkyn) change, you are not alone. This...
Mastering Masculine Nouns in Icelandic: A Quick...
Icelandic grammar is famous for its complexity, especially when it comes to declensions (beygingar). If you are struggling to remember how masculine nouns (karlkyn) change, you are not alone. This...