ABSTRACT

Icelandic: An Essential Grammar is a concise and convenient guide to the basic grammatical structure of Icelandic.

Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging Grammar uses clear, jargon-free explanations and sets out the complexities of Icelandic in short, readable sections. Each grammar point is illustrated with numerous examples drawn from everyday life, clarifying the grammatical structure in use while providing insight into Icelandic culture.

Icelandic: An Essential Grammar is the ideal reference grammar for all learners of Icelandic, whether class-based or independent, looking to progress beyond beginner level.

part I|50 pages

The Icelandic language

chapter Chapter 1|2 pages

The Icelandic alphabet

chapter Chapter 2|20 pages

Pronunciation

chapter Chapter 3|14 pages

Spelling and punctuation

chapter Chapter 4|8 pages

Words and word formation

chapter Chapter 5|4 pages

Vowel shifts

part II|366 pages

Parts of speech

chapter Chapter 6|76 pages

Verbs

chapter Chapter 7|52 pages

Nouns

chapter Chapter 8|62 pages

Pronouns

chapter Chapter 9|50 pages

Adjectives

chapter Chapter 10|32 pages

Numerals

chapter Chapter 11|28 pages

Adverbs

chapter Chapter 12|40 pages

Prepositions

chapter Chapter 13|24 pages

Conjunctions, interjections and exclamations

part III|67 pages

Syntax

chapter Chapter 14|30 pages

Word order

chapter Chapter 15|16 pages

Use of the cases

chapter Chapter 16|6 pages

Possession

chapter Chapter 17|10 pages

Reflexivity

chapter Chapter 18|3 pages

Some basic grammatical terms