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Mastering prepositions in Icelandic can be quite challenging, given their unique usage and the nuances they bring to the language. Prepositions, which are words that show relationships between nouns or pronouns and other elements in a sentence, are essential for conveying accurate meaning. In Icelandic, just like in English, prepositions can denote various relationships such as direction, location, time, and manner. However, Icelandic prepositions often don't translate directly to their English counterparts, and their usage can depend on the case of the noun they govern. This page is dedicated to providing exercises that will help you understand and correctly use common Icelandic prepositions in different contexts. The exercises on this page are designed to cater to learners at various levels, from beginners to more advanced students. You'll find a variety of activities, including fill-in-the-blank sentences, multiple-choice questions, and sentence translation tasks that focus on the most frequently used prepositions in Icelandic. Each exercise aims to reinforce your understanding and help you internalize the correct usage of these prepositions through practical application. By regularly practicing with these exercises, you'll gain confidence and proficiency in using Icelandic prepositions, which will significantly enhance your overall fluency in the language.
1. Ég bý *í* Reykjavík (preposition indicating location).
2. Hann fer *til* vinnu á hverjum degi (preposition indicating direction).
3. Við hittum vini okkar *á* kaffihúsi (preposition indicating place).
4. Bókin er *á* borðinu (preposition indicating position).
5. Hún gaf mér blóm *frá* garðinum sínum (preposition indicating origin).
6. Ég hlakka til að fara *til* Íslands (preposition indicating destination).
7. Hann vinnur *fyrir* stórt fyrirtæki (preposition indicating employment).
8. Við fórum í göngutúr *með* hundinum okkar (preposition indicating accompaniment).
9. Hún býr *með* foreldrum sínum (preposition indicating cohabitation).
10. Ég lærði mikið *af* kennaranum mínum (preposition indicating source).
1. Ég er að fara *til* Reykjavíkur (preposition used for destination).
2. Hann fór *á* fundinn í gær (preposition used for attending an event).
3. Bókin er *á* borðinu (preposition used for indicating location on a surface).
4. Við hittumst *í* garðinum (preposition used for location within an area).
5. Hún býr *í* Reykjavík (preposition used for living in a city).
6. Hann fór *með* strætó í vinnuna (preposition used for traveling by a mode of transportation).
7. Við hittumst *við* styttuna (preposition used for meeting by a landmark).
8. Hún kom *frá* Akureyri (preposition used for coming from a place).
9. Ég gaf bókina *til* hans (preposition used for giving something to someone).
10. Við fórum *í* sundlaugina (preposition used for going to a place like a swimming pool).
1. Hann býr *í* Reykjavík (preposition for living in a city).
2. Ég fer *til* læknis á morgun (preposition for going to a professional).
3. Hún gekk *með* hundinum sínum í garðinum (preposition for walking with someone or something).
4. Við hittumst *á* kaffihúsi (preposition for meeting at a place).
5. Þeir fóru *í* bíó í gærkvöldi (preposition for going to an event or place).
6. Barnið leitaði *að* leikföngunum sínum (preposition for searching for something).
7. Hann fer oft *á* hjóli í vinnuna (preposition for traveling by a vehicle).
8. Hún bjó *hjá* ömmu sinni í sumar (preposition for staying with someone).
9. Ég talaði *við* kennarann um verkefnið (preposition for talking to someone).
10. Bókin er *á* borðinu (preposition for indicating location on a surface).
