Exercises on Prepositional Phrases in Icelandic

Mastering prepositional phrases is an essential aspect of becoming proficient in Icelandic, a language known for its rich history and unique grammatical structure. Prepositional phrases in Icelandic can often be challenging for English speakers due to their specific usage rules and the intricate relationship between prepositions and noun cases. Our exercises are designed to help you understand and practice these vital components of the language, ensuring you build a strong foundation in Icelandic grammar. These exercises will guide you through various scenarios where prepositional phrases are commonly used, helping you to grasp their meanings and correct applications. By engaging with these targeted exercises, you'll enhance your ability to construct accurate and natural-sounding sentences in Icelandic. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our comprehensive exercises will support your journey to fluency in this fascinating language.

Exercise 1

1. Hann fór *til* Reykjavíkur (direction).

2. Við hittumst *á* kaffihúsi í bænum (location).

3. Hún bjó *í* Danmörku í tvö ár (country).

4. Barnið lék sér *með* leikföngin sín (interaction).

5. Ég fer *að* borða kvöldmat (intention).

6. Þeir gengu *um* skóginn (around).

7. Við hittumst *fyrir* framan skólann (in front of).

8. Hún fer alltaf *í* vinnuna klukkan átta (going to work).

9. Hann svaf *undir* stjörnunum (beneath).

10. Við fórum *frá* veislunni klukkan tíu (leaving).

Exercise 2

1. Ég er að fara *í* skólann (preposition meaning "to" or "into").

2. Hann býr *á* Íslandi (preposition meaning "on" or "in" for countries and places).

3. Við hittumst *í* garðinum (preposition meaning "in" or "inside").

4. Hún leggur bókina *á* borðið (preposition meaning "on" or "onto" for surfaces).

5. Þeir fóru *til* Reykjavíkur (preposition meaning "to" for cities and places).

6. Hún sat *við* tölvuna (preposition meaning "by" or "next to").

7. Ég keypti gjöf *fyrir* þig (preposition meaning "for" someone).

8. Við fórum *að* sjónum (preposition meaning "to" or "towards" for places).

9. Hann kom *frá* vinnunni (preposition meaning "from" for places or events).

10. Hún hélt á *með* honum (preposition meaning "with" for accompaniment).

Exercise 3

1. Ég fór *í* bíó í gær (preposition for "to" when indicating destination).

2. Hún býr *á* Íslandi (preposition for "on" when indicating a country or island).

3. Við hittumst *í* garðinum (preposition for "in" when indicating a location).

4. Hann fer *til* Reykjavíkur um helgina (preposition for "to" when indicating direction to a city).

5. Þau eru að ganga *með* hundinum sínum (preposition for "with" when indicating accompaniment).

6. Hún las bókina *eftir* kvöldmat (preposition for "after" when indicating time).

7. Við förum *í* sund á morgun (preposition for "to" when indicating an activity).

8. Hann er *á* skrifstofunni sinni (preposition for "at" when indicating a specific place).

9. Ég þarf að fara *í* búðina (preposition for "to" when indicating going to a store).

10. Hún bjó *með* foreldrum sínum (preposition for "with" when indicating living arrangement).