Questions & Answers about Ég smakka ekkert ennþá.
Why do we use ekkert here instead of ekki neitt?
You can actually use either! Ekkert (nothing) is an independent pronoun acting as the direct object of the verb smakka. You could also say Ég smakka ekki neitt (I do not taste anything), which means the exact same thing but is just a slightly longer way to say it.
What case is the pronoun ekkert in this sentence?
It is in the accusative case because it is the direct object receiving the action of the verb smakka. For the neuter pronoun ekkert, the nominative and accusative forms look exactly the same.
Is smakka the only verb for tasting in Icelandic?
While smakka means to taste or to sample food, Icelanders very often use the phrase finna bragð af (to find the flavor of) when talking about passively perceiving a taste. If you are sick and have lost your sense of taste, you are more likely to hear Ég finn ekkert bragð ennþá (I find no flavor yet).
Can I use enn instead of ennþá at the end of this sentence?
Yes, you can. Both words mean 'still' or 'yet' and are often interchangeable. Ennþá is very common in everyday speech and adds just a tiny bit more emphasis.
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