Showing Ownership
To show possession in Icelandic, use the genitive case. Unlike English, Icelandic places the possessed object before the owner (literally "puppy Einar's").
To turn a name or bare noun into an owner, add a genitive ending. The two most common endings for singular names are -ar and -s.
The -ar Ending
Many feminine names ending in a consonant take the -ar suffix. For example, Kristín becomes Kristínar, and Sigrún becomes Sigrúnar.
| This is Kristín's apartment. | Þetta er íbúð Kristínar. |
| Sigrún's garage is open. | Bílskúr Sigrúnar er opinn. |
The -s Ending
Many masculine names take the -s suffix. For example, Páll becomes Páls, and Einar becomes Einars.
| I need to find Páll's address. | Ég þarf að finna heimilisfang Páls. |
| Einar's puppy ate the shoe. | Hvolpur Einars borðaði skóinn. |
Multiple Owners
When something belongs to more than one person, both names take their genitive endings.
| Jón and Sigrún's bakery is closed today. | Bakarí Jóns og Sigrúnar er lokað í dag. |
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