Questions & Answers about Stefnumótið er rómantískt.
Why does the adjective rómantískt end in -t here?
Adjectives in Icelandic must agree with the gender of the noun they describe. Because stefnumót is a neuter noun, the masculine dictionary form rómantískur drops the -ur and takes the neuter ending -t.
What is the literal translation of the compound word stefnumót?
It combines stefna (a direction, orientation, or summons) and mót (a meeting or gathering). While it translates to "date" in this romantic context, it is also the everyday word for a standard "appointment," such as a doctor's visit.
How is "the" expressed in stefnumótið?
What case are the words in this sentence in?
Everything is in the nominative case (the default dictionary case). The verb vera (to be) is a linking verb, which means it doesn't force the noun or the adjective following it into a different case like the accusative or dative.
Learn Stefnumótið er rómantískt and more in Icelandic
All course content and exercises are completely free — no paywalls, no trial periods, no signup needed.
- ✓ Practice with interactive exercises
- ✓ Track your progress with spaced repetition
- ✓Learn at your own pace — completely free