Understanding Icelandic Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns in Icelandic are words that show ownership. They tell us who something belongs to, just like saying 'my', 'your', or 'his' in English.
Important Points
- Possessive pronouns change based on the gender of the noun they are describing.
- They also change depending on whether the noun is singular or plural.
- In Icelandic, possessive pronouns can stand alone or be used with a noun.
Let's learn the basic possessive pronouns in Icelandic.
Important Points
- Minn (my/mine) - used for masculine nouns
- Mín (my/mine) - used for feminine nouns
- Mitt (my/mine) - used for neuter nouns
- Þinn (your/yours) - used for masculine nouns
- Þín (your/yours) - used for feminine nouns
- Þitt (your/yours) - used for neuter nouns
- Hans (his) - same for all genders
- Hennar (her/hers) - same for all genders
- Þeirra (their/theirs) - same for all genders
When you use possessive pronouns, you need to match them with the gender and number of the noun. For example, if you are talking about a book (bók), which is feminine, you use 'mín bók' for 'my book'.
Examples
- Þetta er mitt hús.
- Hún er mín vinkona.
- Þetta er hans bíll.
Remember, possessive pronouns are important because they help us understand who owns what in a sentence. Practice using them with different nouns to get better!