Batteries and Devices
Let's look at some essential vocabulary for managing your electronics, such as rafhlaðan (the battery), tækið (the device), and the verb hlaða (to charge).
To describe whether a machine operates properly, use the verb virka (to work, to function).
Time Duration with "í"
To express how long an action lasts, use the preposition í followed by the duration in the accusative case. This is the Icelandic equivalent of "for" in phrases like "for two hours."
When counting hours (klukkutími), use the accusative form for both the number and the noun. For example, "one hour" is einn klukkutíma and "two hours" is tvo klukkutíma.
This structure applies to any unit of time, such as korter (fifteen minutes) and plural days (daga).
Cables, Connections, and Downloads
You will also encounter words like skráin (the file), snúran (the cable), and the adjective tengdur (connected).
When waiting for a download, simply pair í with the accusative duration to explain exactly how long it takes.