In Icelandic, a select group of adjectives govern the genitive case, meaning the noun that follows them must take the genitive form. These usually express worth, capability, awareness, or need.
Worth and Capability
When evaluating a new superhero candidate, use adjectives like verður (worthy) and megnugur (capable). Notice how the nouns following them take the genitive case.
| Every candidate is worthy of the power. | Sérhver kandidat er verður kraftsins. |
| The new superhero was capable of everything. | Nýja ofurhetjan var megnug alls. |
States of Awareness
Adjectives expressing states of awareness also trigger the genitive, such as minnugur (mindful) and óvitandi (unaware).
| The headmaster is always mindful of the rules. | Skólastjórinn er alltaf minnugur reglnanna. |
| The candidates were totally unaware of the entrance exam. | Kandidatarnir voru alveg óvitandi inntökuprófsins. |
Need and Deservingness
Finally, adjectives like þurfandi (in need) and maklegur (deserving) also require the genitive.
| The tired superhero is in need of rest. | Þreytta ofurhetjan er þurfandi hvíldar. |
| The traitor is deserving of the judgment. | Svikarinn er maklegur dómsins. |
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