Mastering the intricacies of the Icelandic language involves understanding the distinct roles that grammatical cases play, particularly the accusative and dative cases. Icelandic prepositions often dictate which case a noun will take, and this can significantly alter the meaning of a sentence. By practicing these exercises, you will develop a deeper comprehension of how prepositions interact with nouns in various contexts, enhancing both your written and spoken Icelandic skills. In these exercises, you will encounter a variety of sentences and phrases designed to challenge and refine your understanding of when to use the accusative versus the dative case. Each exercise is tailored to help you recognize patterns and apply rules effectively, making your language learning journey more intuitive and rewarding. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your advanced skills, these practice tasks will provide valuable insights and reinforce your command of Icelandic grammar.
1. Ég fer *í* bíó (preposition for "to" with movement).
2. Hún setti blómin *á* borðið (preposition for "on" with placement).
3. Við gengum *um* garðinn (preposition for "through" with movement).
4. Hann lagði bílinn *við* húsinu (preposition for "beside" with location).
5. Þau fóru *til* Reykjavíkur (preposition for "to" with movement towards a city).
6. Ég gaf gjöfina *til* vinar míns (preposition for "to" with giving).
7. Hún setti bækurnar *í* töskuna (preposition for "in" with placing inside).
8. Við fórum *að* ströndinni (preposition for "to" with movement towards a place).
9. Hann skrifaði bréfið *til* móður sinnar (preposition for "to" with writing to someone).
10. Hún sat *á* stólnum (preposition for "on" with sitting).
1. Hann fer í *búðina* (store) til að kaupa mjólk (accusative).
2. Við tölum oft um *skólann* (school) og verkefnin þar (accusative).
3. Hún býr hjá *ömmu* (grandmother) sinni (dative).
4. Þeir setja bækurnar á *borðið* (table) þegar þeir koma heim (accusative).
5. Við förum alltaf með *hundinn* (dog) út að ganga (accusative).
6. Þú gleymdir *lyklunum* (keys) hjá *mér* (me) í gær (dative).
7. Hann setur blómin í *vasa* (vase) á borðið (accusative).
8. Hún fer með *vini sínum* (her friend) í bíó (dative).
9. Þeir tala við *kennara* (teacher) um verkefnið (accusative).
10. Við borðum hádegismatinn á *veitingastaðnum* (restaurant) í miðbænum (dative).
1. Ég fór í *búðina* (accusative, the store).
2. Við sitjum við *borðið* (dative, the table).
3. Hún lagði bókina á *borðið* (accusative, surface).
4. Hann er að tala við *kennarann* (accusative, the teacher).
5. Þeir fara í *skólann* á hverjum degi (accusative, the school).
6. Hún stendur við *gluggann* (dative, the window).
7. Ég setti peningana í *veskið* (accusative, the wallet).
8. Hann skildi eftir skilaboðin á *skrifborðinu* (dative, the desk).
9. Við lögðum bílinn fyrir framan *húsið* (accusative, the house).
10. Hún er að bíða eftir *vini sínum* (dative, her friend).
