Mastering the agreement of adjectives with nouns is a crucial step in learning Icelandic, a language known for its rich inflectional morphology. In Icelandic, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in gender, number, and case, which can be a complex concept for learners whose native languages do not follow similar rules. Through these exercises, you will practice and reinforce your understanding of how adjectives change form to match the grammatical characteristics of the nouns they modify, enabling you to construct accurate and natural-sounding sentences. These exercises are designed to gradually build your confidence and proficiency in using Icelandic adjectives correctly. Starting with basic examples, you will move on to more challenging scenarios that require a deeper understanding of noun-adjective agreement. Each section includes clear explanations, illustrative examples, and a variety of practice activities to ensure comprehensive learning. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will help you achieve fluency in the agreement of adjectives with nouns, an essential component of Icelandic grammar.
1. Hún er með *fallegan* hest (beautiful, masculine singular).
2. Við keyptum *stóra* húsið (big, neuter singular).
3. Þeir sáu *gömlu* konuna (old, feminine singular).
4. Ég á *nýja* bíl (new, masculine singular).
5. Þú borðar *grænt* epli (green, neuter singular).
6. Við höfum *sæta* köttinn (cute, masculine singular).
7. Hún elskaði *litla* barnið (little, neuter singular).
8. Þau fóru í *stóra* garðinn (big, masculine singular).
9. Ég sá *fallega* blómið (beautiful, neuter singular).
10. Við lásum *gömlu* bókina (old, feminine singular).
1. Ég sá *fallega* blómið í garðinum (adjective for beautiful, neuter singular).
2. Við keyptum *stóra* húsið í bænum (adjective for big, neuter singular).
3. Hún valdi *rauða* kjólinn fyrir veisluna (adjective for red, masculine singular).
4. Þeir fóru í *nýja* bílnum (adjective for new, masculine singular).
5. Krakkarnir elskuðu *sætu* kökurnar (adjective for sweet, feminine plural).
6. Hundurinn minn er *góður* (adjective for good, masculine singular).
7. Við borðuðum *heita* súpuna (adjective for hot, feminine singular).
8. Hún klæddist *gulri* peysu (adjective for yellow, feminine singular).
9. Ég gaf honum *fallega* bók (adjective for beautiful, feminine singular).
10. Þau fundu *bláa* penna (adjective for blue, masculine plural).
1. Húsið er mjög *stórt* (big, neutral singular).
2. Hundurinn minn er mjög *skynsamur* (intelligent, masculine singular).
3. Stelpan er *falleg* (beautiful, feminine singular).
4. Bíllinn þinn er *hraður* (fast, masculine singular).
5. Gæludýrið mitt er *lítið* (small, neutral singular).
6. Strákarnir eru *sterkir* (strong, masculine plural).
7. Bækurnar hennar eru *þungar* (heavy, feminine plural).
8. Tréð er *hátt* (tall, neutral singular).
9. Bærinn er *fallegur* (beautiful, masculine singular).
10. Stelpur eru *gáfaðar* (smart, feminine plural).
