Singular object pronouns (mig, þig...)

Just like nouns, 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.

Me and You

The nominative pronouns ég (I) and þú (you) change to mig (me) and þig (you).

Do you see me?
Sérð þú mig?
I understand you very well.
Ég skil þig mjög vel.

Him, Her, and It

Masculine (hann) and neuter (það) pronouns look exactly the same whether they are the subject or the object. The feminine pronoun hún (she), however, changes to hana (her).

Subject (Nominative)Object (Accusative)English
hannhannhim
húnhanaher
þaðþaðit
The boy loves her.
Strákurinn elskar hana.
The teacher does not disturb him.
Kennarinn truflar hann ekki.

Practice with Accusative Verbs

Common action verbs require these accusative pronouns when the action is directed at someone.

Does he disturb you?
Truflar hann þig?
Dad visits her now.
Pabbi heimsækir hana núna.
Mom kisses me often.
Mamma kyssir mig oft.

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