Mastering idiomatic expressions is a crucial step in achieving fluency in any language, and Icelandic is no exception. These expressions often include prepositions that might not translate directly or intuitively from English, making them particularly challenging for learners. Our grammar exercises are designed to help you navigate the complexities of Icelandic prepositions within idiomatic phrases. By practicing these exercises, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how these expressions function in everyday conversation, enhancing both your comprehension and speaking skills. Our practice exercises cover a wide range of idiomatic expressions, from commonly used phrases to more nuanced and region-specific sayings. You'll find exercises that not only test your knowledge but also provide contextual examples to illustrate proper usage. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, these exercises will help you build confidence and improve your ability to communicate effectively in Icelandic. Dive in and discover the rich tapestry of Icelandic idiomatic expressions, and watch as your language proficiency soars to new heights.
1. Hann býr *í* Reykjavík (preposition indicating location).
2. Ég er að leita *að* bókinni minni (preposition used with "leita").
3. Hún er hrifin *af* tónlist (preposition used to express admiration).
4. Við töluðum *um* ferðina (preposition used with "tala").
5. Hann er ósáttur *við* niðurstöðuna (preposition used to express dissatisfaction).
6. Þau fóru *til* Akureyrar (preposition indicating direction towards a place).
7. Ég hlakka til að hitta *þig* (pronoun used for second person singular).
8. Hún er frábær *í* íþróttum (preposition indicating skill in something).
9. Við hittumst *á* kaffihúsi (preposition indicating meeting place).
10. Hann er að skrifa *um* vísindin (preposition used to express writing about something).
1. Hann er alltaf seinn *í* skólann (preposition indicating movement towards a place).
2. Ég talaði *við* kennarann um verkefnið (preposition indicating communication with someone).
3. Þau fóru *til* Íslands í sumarfríi (preposition indicating destination or direction).
4. Bókin liggur *á* borðinu (preposition indicating location on a surface).
5. Við hittumst *í* miðbænum (preposition indicating location within a place).
6. Hann kom *frá* vinnu seint í gær (preposition indicating origin or source).
7. Hún hringdi *til* mömmu sinnar (preposition indicating direction towards a person).
8. Ég sit *við* tölvuna allan daginn (preposition indicating position next to something).
9. Við förum *í* búðina eftir vinnu (preposition indicating movement towards a place).
10. Þeir fóru *út* að borða í kvöld (preposition indicating movement out of an enclosed space).
1. Ég er *að* fara í búðina (verb for movement).
2. Hann skildi *við* konuna sína fyrir ári síðan (preposition indicating separation).
3. Við fórum *á* tónleikana í gærkvöldi (preposition indicating attending an event).
4. Hún er alltaf *með* góða hugmyndir (preposition indicating possession or having something).
5. Þú skalt ekki tala *um* þetta mál (preposition indicating subject of discussion).
6. Barnið grét *yfir* brotnu leikfanginu (preposition indicating reason for emotion).
7. Hann var mjög ánægður *með* árangurinn sinn (preposition indicating satisfaction with something).
8. Við hittumst *í* miðbænum í dag (preposition indicating location within a place).
9. Þeir ferðast oft *með* lest til vinnu (preposition indicating means of transportation).
10. Ég er að bíða *eftir* þér (preposition indicating waiting for someone).
