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Present perfect tense Exercises in Islandic language
The present perfect tense in Icelandic, much like in English, is used to describe actions that have occurred at an unspecified time in the past or that have relevance to the present moment. This tense is crucial for expressing experiences, changes over time, and completed actions with present consequences. Understanding its proper use can greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Icelandic, as it bridges the past with the present in a nuanced manner.
In Icelandic, the present perfect tense is formed using the present tense of the auxiliary verb "hafa" (to have) and the past participle of the main verb. Unlike English, Icelandic verbs must agree in gender and number with the subject, adding an extra layer of complexity. Our exercises are designed to help you master these aspects by providing a variety of practice sentences and real-life scenarios. By engaging with these exercises, you'll develop a more intuitive grasp of the present perfect tense and its applications, making your Icelandic conversations more fluent and precise.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ég hef *lesið* bókina (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. Þú hefur *farið* til Reykjavíkur (verb for traveling).</p>
<p>3. Hún hefur *sofið* alla nóttina (verb for sleeping).</p>
<p>4. Við höfum *borðað* morgunmatinn (verb for eating).</p>
<p>5. Þeir hafa *leikið* í garðinum (verb for playing).</p>
<p>6. Ég hef *heyrt* þessa sögu áður (verb for hearing).</p>
<p>7. Þú hefur *hitt* vini þína í dag (verb for meeting).</p>
<p>8. Hann hefur *keypt* nýja bílinn (verb for buying).</p>
<p>9. Við höfum *ferðast* um Ísland (verb for traveling).</p>
<p>10. Þau hafa *búið* hér í fimm ár (verb for living).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ég hef *lesið* bókina (to read).</p>
<p>2. Þau hafa *borðað* kvöldmatinn (to eat).</p>
<p>3. Við höfum *farið* í fjallgöngu (to go).</p>
<p>4. Hún hefur *sofið* í átta klukkustundir (to sleep).</p>
<p>5. Þið hafið *keypt* nýjan bíl (to buy).</p>
<p>6. Hann hefur *skrifað* bréf til vinar síns (to write).</p>
<p>7. Krakkarnir hafa *spilað* fótbolta allan daginn (to play).</p>
<p>8. Ég hef *séð* þessa mynd áður (to see).</p>
<p>9. Við höfum *drukkið* heitt kakó (to drink).</p>
<p>10. Þau hafa *heyrt* um fréttirnar (to hear).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ég hef *lesið* þessa bók (verb related to reading).</p>
<p>2. Við höfum *æft* íþróttirnar (verb related to practicing sports).</p>
<p>3. Hún hefur *heyrt* þessa sögu áður (verb related to hearing).</p>
<p>4. Þeir hafa *bakað* köku fyrir afmælið (verb related to baking).</p>
<p>5. Við höfum *ferðast* um landið (verb related to traveling).</p>
<p>6. Þú hefur *tekið* myndir af sólarlaginu (verb related to taking photos).</p>
<p>7. Ég hef *borðað* morgunmatinn minn (verb related to eating).</p>
<p>8. Þau hafa *fundið* týnda hundinn (verb related to finding).</p>
<p>9. Hann hefur *skrifað* bréf til vinar síns (verb related to writing).</p>
<p>10. Við höfum *búið* hér í tíu ár (verb related to living/residing).</p>