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Why is the definite article merged into maður as maðurinn instead of writing something like maður + inn as separate words?
Icelandic generally attaches the definite article to the end of the noun rather than writing it as a separate word, so maður (man) becomes maðurinn (the man). This is characteristic of Icelandic noun declension.
Why does the adjective fallegur end with -ur in this sentence?
Icelandic adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify. In the nominative singular masculine form (which matches maðurinn), the adjective takes the -ur ending.
Can I use fallegur to describe a man, or is that primarily for women?
It’s completely natural to use fallegur ("beautiful") for a man in Icelandic. You can also use other adjectives like myndarlegur ("handsome") or sætur ("cute"), but fallegur is not considered strange for men.
Why is líka placed between er and fallegur?
It is common in Icelandic to place an adverb like líka ("also") after the verb er ("is"). You could technically say Maðurinn er fallegur líka, but Maðurinn er líka fallegur is more typical and stylistically smoother.
What’s the difference between líka and einnig if they both mean "also"?
Both mean "also," but líka is more common in everyday speech, whereas einnig can sound a bit more formal or literary. Both are correct, so you can choose which one fits the style you want.
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