Questions & Answers about Bensínstöðin er opin núna.
Why is the definite article at the end of Bensínstöðin?
In Icelandic, the definite article (the word for "the") attaches to the end of the noun. Here, stöð (station) becomes stöðin (the station). Compound words like bensínstöð (petrol station) always take the gender and article endings of their final word.
How can I tell that bensínstöð is a feminine noun?
It can be tricky because it ends in a consonant, which often points to a masculine noun. However, stöð is a common exception. In this sentence, you can spot its feminine gender by looking at the attached article -in in bensínstöðin and the feminine adjective opin.
Why is the word for "open" spelled opin here instead of opinn?
Adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe. Because bensínstöð (petrol station) is a feminine noun, the adjective drops the double "n" of the standard masculine dictionary form (opinn) and becomes the feminine opin.
What is the difference between núna and nú?
Both words mean "now," but núna specifically means "right now" or "at this exact moment." The shorter word nú is often used more broadly for "nowadays" or as a conversational filler word, so núna is the natural choice when talking about a shop's current open status.
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