Mastering the use of definite and indefinite adjectives is a crucial step in gaining proficiency in the Icelandic language. These adjectives not only define the specificity and generality of nouns but also play a significant role in sentence structure and meaning. Understanding when and how to use them correctly can greatly enhance your communication skills, allowing you to express yourself more clearly and accurately. Our exercises are designed to provide comprehensive practice, enabling you to grasp the nuances of these essential grammatical elements. In Icelandic, adjectives must agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case, making their correct usage a bit challenging for learners. Through targeted practice, you will learn to identify and apply the appropriate forms of definite and indefinite adjectives in various contexts. These exercises will guide you step-by-step, from basic to advanced levels, ensuring a thorough understanding of the rules and patterns. By engaging with these exercises regularly, you will build a solid foundation that will significantly improve your Icelandic language skills.
1. Ég keypti *nýja* bílinn (definite adjective form of "new").
2. Hún er með *fallega* blóm í vasanum (indefinite adjective form of "beautiful").
3. Við eigum *stóra* hús í borginni (definite adjective form of "big").
4. Þeir sáu *gömlu* manninn á götunni (definite adjective form of "old").
5. Barnið hefur *fallegt* bros (indefinite adjective form of "beautiful").
6. Við borðuðum *góða* matinn í gær (definite adjective form of "good").
7. Hún keypti *dýra* kjólinn (definite adjective form of "expensive").
8. Ég á *gott* hjól (indefinite adjective form of "good").
9. Við hittum *unga* drenginn í garðinum (definite adjective form of "young").
10. Þeir hafa *stórt* bát (indefinite adjective form of "big").
1. Ég sá *góða* mynd í gær (good movie, definite form).
2. Hún valdi *fallega* kjól (beautiful dress, indefinite form).
3. Húsið hefur *græna* hurð (green door, definite form).
4. Við keyptum *nýjan* bíl (new car, indefinite form).
5. Þessi er *stóra* bók (big book, definite form).
6. Ég fann *rautt* blóm (red flower, indefinite form).
7. Við fórum í *fallega* garðinn (beautiful garden, definite form).
8. Hún á *góðan* vin (good friend, indefinite form).
9. Þetta er *gula* húsið okkar (yellow house, definite form).
10. Hann keypti *nýja* tölvu (new computer, indefinite form).
1. Ég keypti *nýja* bílinn (adjective for 'new').
2. Hún borðaði *góða* kökuna (adjective for 'good').
3. Við sáum *fallega* húsið (adjective for 'beautiful').
4. Þeir keyptu *stóra* bækurnar (adjective for 'big').
5. Hann talaði um *skemmtilega* ferðina (adjective for 'fun').
6. Hún valdi *fallega* kjólinn (adjective for 'beautiful').
7. Við fórum í *nýja* sundlaugina (adjective for 'new').
8. Þeir fóru á *góða* veitingastaðinn (adjective for 'good').
9. Hún las *skemmtilegu* bókina (adjective for 'fun').
10. Hann heimsótti *stóru* búðina (adjective for 'big').
