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Questions & Answers about Hlekkurinn virkar núna.
Where is the word the here? Why is it part of hlekkurinn?
Icelandic doesn’t use a separate word for the definite article. It attaches a suffix to the noun:
Why is it hlekkurinn and not hlekkinn?
Case. As the subject of the sentence, the noun is nominative: hlekkurinn. The form hlekkinn is accusative (used for a direct object). For example:
- Subject: Hlekkurinn virkar. (The link works.)
- Object: Smelltu á hlekkinn. (Click the link.)
What does virkar mean exactly? Is it the same as “works” (has a job)?
Virka means “to function/be working (as intended).” It is not about employment. For “to work” (have a job), use vinna.
- Function: Prentarinn virkar. (The printer works/is functioning.)
- Employment: Hún vinnur á spítala. (She works at a hospital.)
Why does the verb end in -ar? How do I conjugate virka?