Just like singular pronouns, plural pronouns change their form when they are the direct object of a sentence. They take the accusative case to show they are receiving the action.
Us and You All
The nominative pronouns við (we) and þið (you all) change to okkur (us) and ykkur (you all) when they are the object.
| The teacher sees us. | Kennarinn sér okkur. |
The verb heyra means "to hear". Let's see it with our new pronouns:
| Do you hear us? | Heyrir þú okkur? |
| We hear you all well. | Við heyrum ykkur vel. |
Them (Masculine, Feminine, and Neuter)
Just like the subject pronouns, the word for "them" depends on the gender of the group you are talking about.
| Subject (Nominative) | Object (Accusative) | English |
|---|---|---|
| þeir | þá | them (m.) |
| þær | þær | them (f.) |
| þau | þau | them (n.) |
Notice that only the masculine form changes (þeir becomes þá)! The feminine (þær) and neuter (þau) plural pronouns look exactly the same whether they are doing or receiving the action.
| She loves them (m.). | Hún elskar þá. |
| Where do we find them (f.)? | Hvar finnum við þær? |
| Do you all see them (n.)? | Sjáið þið þau? |
Meeting and Asking
Let's practice these object pronouns with the verbs hitta (to meet) and spyrja (to ask).
| Do you all meet them (masculine) here? | Hittið þið þá hér? |
| The teacher asks us now. | Kennarinn spyr okkur núna. |
| I do not ask them (feminine). | Ég spyr þær ekki. |
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