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Comparative forms Exercises in Islandic language
Mastering comparative forms in Icelandic can significantly enhance your fluency and expression in this unique and beautiful language. Like many other languages, Icelandic uses comparative forms to compare differences between two entities. Whether you're comparing sizes, qualities, or quantities, understanding how to correctly use comparative forms will allow you to communicate more precisely and effectively. This page offers a variety of grammar exercises designed to help you grasp the nuances of Icelandic comparatives, from basic rules to more advanced applications.
In Icelandic, adjectives and adverbs change their forms to indicate degrees of comparison—positive, comparative, and superlative. These changes often involve modifications to the word endings and sometimes even the word stem itself. Through a series of targeted exercises, you'll practice forming and using these comparative structures correctly. Whether you're a beginner getting to grips with the basics or an advanced learner refining your skills, these exercises will provide valuable practice to help you become more confident in your Icelandic language abilities.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Húsið er *stærra* en hitt húsið (larger).</p>
<p>2. Hann er *eldri* en bróðir hans (older).</p>
<p>3. Þessi bók er *betri* en sú sem ég las í fyrra (better).</p>
<p>4. Bílinn hans er *hraðari* en minn (faster).</p>
<p>5. Veðrið er *verra* en í gær (worse).</p>
<p>6. Hún er *hressari* í dag en í gær (more cheerful).</p>
<p>7. Fjallið er *hærra* en hæðin (higher).</p>
<p>8. Þessi köttur er *feitari* en hinn (fatter).</p>
<p>9. Maturinn er *sætari* en venjulega (sweeter).</p>
<p>10. Þessi stól er *þægilegri* en hinn (more comfortable).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Hún er *stærri* en systir hennar (comparative for "big").</p>
<p>2. Þetta hús er *fallegra* en hitt (comparative for "beautiful").</p>
<p>3. Hann er *eldri* en ég (comparative for "old").</p>
<p>4. Þessi bíll er *hraðari* en minn (comparative for "fast").</p>
<p>5. Maturinn er *betri* en í gær (comparative for "good").</p>
<p>6. Þetta verkefni er *erfiðara* en ég hélt (comparative for "difficult").</p>
<p>7. Sumarið er *heitara* en veturinn (comparative for "hot").</p>
<p>8. Hún er *skilvirkari* en samstarfsfólk hennar (comparative for "efficient").</p>
<p>9. Þessi bók er *skemmtilegri* en sú sem ég las í fyrra (comparative for "fun").</p>
<p>10. Þessi vegur er *lengri* en sá fyrri (comparative for "long").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Fjallið er *hærra* en hæðin (height comparison).</p>
<p>2. Bíllinn er *hraðari* en hjólið (speed comparison).</p>
<p>3. Gamla húsið er *stærra* en nýja húsið (size comparison).</p>
<p>4. Hún er *eldri* en bróðir hennar (age comparison).</p>
<p>5. Sólin er *heitari* en tunglið (temperature comparison).</p>
<p>6. Kaffið er *sterkara* en teið (strength comparison).</p>
<p>7. Þetta verkefni er *auðveldara* en hitt (difficulty comparison).</p>
<p>8. Sumarið er *sólarmeira* en veturinn (sunlight comparison).</p>
<p>9. Hann er *fljótari* en hún að klára (speed of completion comparison).</p>
<p>10. Kvöldið er *kaldara* en dagurinn (temperature comparison).</p>