Icelandic noun compounds are an integral part of mastering the Icelandic language, offering a unique glimpse into its rich linguistic structure. These compounds, which combine two or more nouns to create a single, often nuanced meaning, can be both fascinating and challenging for learners. Understanding the rules and patterns behind these combinations is essential for achieving fluency and conveying precise meanings in Icelandic. Our exercises are designed to help you decode the structure of Icelandic noun compounds, providing practical insights and practice opportunities to enhance your comprehension and usage. In these exercises, you will encounter a variety of noun compounds that illustrate the flexibility and creativity of the Icelandic language. By breaking down and analyzing these compounds, you will not only expand your vocabulary but also gain a deeper understanding of the grammatical principles that govern their formation. Through structured practice, you will learn to recognize common prefixes, suffixes, and root words, enabling you to construct and deconstruct noun compounds with greater confidence. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, these exercises will equip you with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of Icelandic noun compounds effectively.
1. Ég ætla að kaupa nýjan *bíll* (vehicle).
2. Hún átti fallegan *hús* í sveitinni (building).
3. Við fórum í *fjallganga* um helgina (mountain hiking).
4. Hann skrifaði bók um *sjónvarp* (television).
5. Barnið fékk nýtt *leikfang* í afmælisgjöf (toy).
6. Ég keypti nýjan *fartölvu* í búðinni (laptop).
7. Við fórum í *bíó* í gærkvöldi (cinema).
8. Hún bakaði dýrindis *kökur* fyrir veisluna (cakes).
9. Við fórum í *bókasafn* til að lesa (library).
10. Hann spilaði *fótbolta* með vinum sínum (football).
1. Ég keypti nýjan *bíllykil* (object to start a car).
2. Hann gaf mér fallega *blómvönd* (gift of flowers).
3. Við borðuðum dýrindis *kvöldmat* (evening meal).
4. Hún býr í stóru *fjölbýlishúsi* (type of housing with many apartments).
5. Ég þarf að fara til *tannlæknis* á morgun (professional who checks teeth).
6. Við förum í sumarfrí til *útlanda* (places outside your home country).
7. Hann er frábær í *þríþraut* (sport consisting of three different activities).
8. Hún keypti nýtt *ljósmyndavél* (device for taking photos).
9. Við fórum í göngutúr í *fjallgarði* (large group of mountains).
10. Ég þarf að kaupa nýja *baðherbergisvask* (sink in the bathroom).
1. Ég fór í *sundlaugina* í gær (a place where you swim).
2. Hún keypti nýjan *bíll* í síðustu viku (a vehicle).
3. Við ætlum að fara í *fjallgöngu* um helgina (activity involving mountains).
4. Hann býr í fallegu *húsi* nálægt sjónum (a place where people live).
5. Ég fékk *blóm* frá honum í afmælið mitt (a type of plant).
6. Við borðuðum *pítsu* í hádeginu (a type of food).
7. Hún gaf mér nýjan *tölvu* í jólagjöf (an electronic device).
8. Við fórum í *bíó* í gærkvöldi (a place where you watch movies).
9. Hann átti gamlan *bók* frá ömmu sinni (an item you read).
10. Þau keyptu fallegt *málverk* á markaðnum (an art piece).
