Mastering the use of nouns and their corresponding articles is a fundamental step in learning Icelandic, a language known for its unique grammar and rich cultural heritage. In Icelandic, nouns are classified into three genders—masculine, feminine, and neuter—and each gender has its own set of articles. This might seem complex at first, but with consistent practice, recognizing and correctly using these articles will become second nature. Our exercises are designed to help you gain a solid understanding of common Icelandic nouns and their articles, enabling you to form more accurate and fluent sentences. These exercises cover a variety of everyday nouns, providing you with practical scenarios to apply your knowledge. You will encounter nouns in different contexts, helping you to see how the gender of a noun influences the form of its article. By engaging with these exercises, you'll not only improve your vocabulary but also your grammatical accuracy, which is crucial for effective communication in Icelandic. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will serve as a valuable tool in your Icelandic language learning journey.
1. Ég fór á *markaðinn* í gær (the market).
2. Hún gaf mér *bókina* í afmælisgjöf (the book).
3. Við borðuðum kvöldmat á *veitingastaðnum* (the restaurant).
4. Hann týndi *lykilinn* í morgun (the key).
5. Þau keyptu nýja *húsið* í síðasta mánuði (the house).
6. Ég sá fallega *fjallið* í fjarska (the mountain).
7. Þau fóru í ferðalag til *landsins* (the country).
8. Hann gleymdi *veskinu* heima (the wallet).
9. Hún teiknaði mynd af *hestinum* (the horse).
10. Við fórum í *bíóið* saman (the cinema).
1. Ég sá *strákinn* í garðinum (definite article for "boy").
2. Hún keypti *bókina* í búðinni (definite article for "book").
3. Við borðuðum *matinn* á veitingastaðnum (definite article for "food").
4. Ég gaf *hestinum* epli (definite article for "horse").
5. Þeir leika sér með *boltann* á leikvellinum (definite article for "ball").
6. Hún elskar *köttinn* sinn (definite article for "cat").
7. Hann las *bréfið* frá vini sínum (definite article for "letter").
8. Við fórum í *bíóið* í gærkvöldi (definite article for "cinema").
9. Hún tók *myndina* af veggnum (definite article for "picture").
10. Ég skrifaði í *dagbókina* mína (definite article for "diary").
1. Ég fór í *bílinn* (vehicle).
2. Hún borðaði *eplið* (fruit).
3. Við heimsóttum *bókasafnið* (place with books).
4. Hann keypti *skóna* (footwear).
5. Þau bjuggu í *húsinu* (building for living).
6. Ég fann *lykilinn* (object to open locks).
7. Hún las *dagblaðið* (publication for news).
8. Við sáum *bíómyndina* (motion picture).
9. Hann skrifaði í *dagbókina* (journal for personal entries).
10. Börnin léku sér með *leikfangið* (toy).
