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Mastering the gender of nouns is a crucial step in learning Icelandic, as it influences not only noun forms but also adjectives, pronouns, and articles. In Icelandic, nouns are categorized into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. This categorization is not always intuitive and requires practice to internalize. Our exercises are designed to help you identify and correctly use each gender, making your Icelandic communication more accurate and natural. These exercises will guide you through the intricacies of noun genders with a variety of examples and practical applications. You'll encounter nouns in different contexts, helping you recognize patterns and exceptions. By engaging with these exercises regularly, you'll build a solid foundation in understanding and applying the gender rules in Icelandic, boosting your confidence in both written and spoken language. Dive in and start sharpening your skills today!
1. Hann keypti *bók* í gær (feminine).
2. Hún sá fallegan *hund* á götu (masculine).
3. Við borðuðum góðan *matur* í veislunni (masculine).
4. Þetta er þitt *barn* (neuter).
5. Ég fékk nýja *skápa* (masculine).
6. Hún gaf mér fallega *mynd* (feminine).
7. Við eigum stóran *bíl* (masculine).
8. Þau eiga lítinn *hús* (neuter).
9. Ég keypti nýja *skó* (masculine).
10. Hún hefur gamlan *disk* (masculine).
1. Ég sá fallegan *bíl* í gær (masculine, vehicle).
2. Hún keypti nýja *bók* í bókabúðinni (feminine, something you read).
3. Hann fann gamlan *lykil* í garðinum (masculine, used to open doors).
4. Við borðuðum ferska *epli* eftir hádegismatinn (neuter, fruit).
5. Hún gaf mér fallega *gjöf* í afmælið mitt (feminine, gift).
6. Ég sá stóra *fjall* á ferð minni (neuter, large natural elevation).
7. Hann týndi sína *veski* í gærkvöldi (neuter, used to carry money).
8. Þú þarft að kaupa nýjan *stól* fyrir eldhúsið (masculine, furniture).
9. Við fórum í langa *göngu* í morgun (feminine, walk).
10. Hún valdi fallegt *hús* til að búa í (neuter, place to live).
1. Ég keypti *bíl* (masculine noun for vehicle).
2. Hún gaf mér *blóm* (neuter noun for flower).
3. Við sjáum *fjall* í fjarska (neuter noun for mountain).
4. Hann átti *hús* við sjóinn (neuter noun for house).
5. Hún tók *bók* úr hillunni (feminine noun for book).
6. Börnin fundu *steinn* í garðinum (masculine noun for stone).
7. Ég setti *penni* á borðið (masculine noun for writing instrument).
8. Hún fékk *gjöf* í afmælisgjöf (feminine noun for gift).
9. Þau bjuggu í *þorp* (neuter noun for village).
10. Hann týndi *hattur* sínum (masculine noun for headwear).
