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Questions & Answers about Málmurinn er þungur.
What does the -inn at the end of málmurinn mean?
It is the definite article attached to the noun.
- málmur = metal
- málmurinn = the metal
In Icelandic, the is often not a separate word like in English. Instead, it is added to the end of the noun. Here, -inn is the definite ending for this noun in the masculine singular nominative form.
What form is málmur by itself?
Málmur is the basic dictionary form of the noun, meaning metal. It is a masculine noun.
So:
- málmur = metal
- málmurinn = the metal
A learner often wants to know the gender because it affects adjective endings, article endings, and case forms.
Why is þungur ending in -ur?