Stelpan grípur boltann auðveldlega.

the girl

Breakdown of Stelpan grípur boltann auðveldlega.

• boltinn: the ball
• grípa: to catch
• auðveldlega: easily

Questions & Answers about Stelpan grípur boltann auðveldlega.

Why is stelpan ending in -an?

Because stelpan means the girl, not just girl.

In Icelandic, the definite article (the) is usually attached to the end of the noun instead of being a separate word.

• stelpa = girl
• stelpan = the girl

So the -n is the definite article, and the extra vowel is part of how the form is built.

Why is it boltann and not just bolti?

Boltann means the ball in the form required by the sentence.

The verb grípa (to catch / grab) takes a direct object, and that object is normally in the accusative case. So bolti changes form.

Here is the pattern:

• bolti = a ball / dictionary form
• boltann = the ball in the accusative singular

So:

• Stelpan grípur boltann = The girl catches the ball

Both the case ending and the attached definite article are showing up in boltann.

What is the basic form of grípur?