Prepositions with certain verbs Exercises in Islandic language

Mastering prepositions in any language can be a challenging yet crucial part of attaining fluency, and Icelandic is no exception. Prepositions in Icelandic often pair with specific verbs to create phrases that convey precise meanings. These combinations are not always intuitive for English speakers, as the prepositions used in Icelandic can differ significantly from those used in English. Our grammar exercises focus on helping you understand and practice these verb-preposition pairs, enabling you to communicate more naturally and accurately in Icelandic. Understanding the nuances of these combinations is essential for both everyday conversation and more formal communication. Whether you're an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills or a beginner just starting to navigate the complexities of Icelandic grammar, our exercises will guide you through the most common and useful verb-preposition pairs. By engaging with these exercises, you'll not only improve your grammatical accuracy but also gain confidence in your ability to use Icelandic in real-life situations.

Exercise 1

<p>1. Hún hlustar alltaf *á* tónlist þegar hún keyrir (preposition with "hlustar").</p> <p>2. Við ætlum að fara *í* bíó á morgun (preposition with "fara").</p> <p>3. Hann er góður *í* stærðfræði (preposition with "góður").</p> <p>4. Þau trúðu ekki *á* söguna (preposition with "trúðu").</p> <p>5. Hún er hrifin *af* honum (preposition with "hrifin").</p> <p>6. Við eigum að tala *við* kennarann (preposition with "tala").</p> <p>7. Þau búa *í* Reykjavík (preposition with "búa").</p> <p>8. Ég er sammála *þér* (preposition with "sammála").</p> <p>9. Hann er að leita *að* vinnu (preposition with "leita").</p> <p>10. Hún er hamingjusöm *með* nýja bílinn sinn (preposition with "hamingjusöm").</p>

Exercise 2

<p>1. Hann hlakkar *til* að fara í frí (verb for looking forward).</p> <p>2. Hún trúir *á* drauga (verb for believing).</p> <p>3. Við þurfum að biðja *um* hjálp (verb for asking).</p> <p>4. Ég vona *að* þú komir fljótt (verb for hoping).</p> <p>5. Hún er að hlæja *að* brandara (verb for laughing).</p> <p>6. Við erum að hlusta *á* tónlist (verb for listening).</p> <p>7. Hann er að hugsa *um* hana (verb for thinking).</p> <p>8. Hún sér *til* þess að allt gengur vel (verb for ensuring).</p> <p>9. Ég fer *til* læknis á morgun (verb for going).</p> <p>10. Þeir tala *um* veðrið (verb for talking).</p>

Exercise 3

<p>1. Hún talar oft *við* vini sína (preposition for communication).</p> <p>2. Hann trúir *á* Guð (preposition for belief).</p> <p>3. Við munum hitta þau *í* kvöld (preposition for time).</p> <p>4. Hún hlustar *á* tónlistina (preposition for listening).</p> <p>5. Þú þarft að bíða *eftir* mér (preposition for waiting).</p> <p>6. Þau búa *á* Íslandi (preposition for location).</p> <p>7. Ég er að fara *til* læknis (preposition for destination).</p> <p>8. Hann spurði *um* bókina (preposition for inquiry).</p> <p>9. Hún hugsar mikið *um* framtíðina (preposition for thinking).</p> <p>10. Við erum stolt *af* honum (preposition for pride).</p>

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