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Questions & Answers about Hann vinnur líka.
Why does the sentence use "Hann" and not some other form?
Hann is the masculine singular nominative pronoun for "he." In Icelandic, pronouns change depending on the grammatical case (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive). For the subject in the nominative case, we use hann.
Is "vinnur" a specific conjugation of the verb "vinna"?
Yes. Vinna is the infinitive form ("to work"), and "vinnur" is the present tense conjugation for hann/hún/það (he/she/it). Other forms are "vinn," "vinnum," etc.
Why does "líka" come at the end of the sentence?
In Icelandic, adverbs like líka (meaning "also" or "too") are often placed near the end or after the verb group. It's common to see them in different positions, but here it's natural to put líka at the end to emphasize the addition.
Can I use "einnig" instead of "líka"?
Yes. Einnig is a more formal way of saying "also." You can say Hann vinnur einnig, which is perfectly correct, though Hann vinnur líka is more colloquial.
Are there any special pronunciation tips for "Hann vinnur líka"?
Make sure to pronounce the nn in Hann clearly, since Icelandic double consonants are distinctly enunciated. Also, keep the i in vinnur and líka short and crisp—unlike the long "ee" in English.