Learn Icelandic: Skráningin á ráðstefnuna byrjar á morgun. - The registration for the conference begins tomorrow.

Skráningin á ráðstefnuna byrjar á morgun.

The registration for the conference begins tomorrow.

Breakdown of Skráningin á ráðstefnuna byrjar á morgun.

onto / on / in (static location) / on (a day of the week)

Questions & Answers about Skráningin á ráðstefnuna byrjar á morgun.

How is the noun skráningin formed from a verb?

The core verb is skrá (to register). We turn it into a feminine noun by adding a suffix, making it skráning (registration). Since the sentence specifies 'the registration', we add the feminine definite article -in to the end, resulting in skráningin.

Why does skrá take the suffix -ning instead of just -ing or -un?

When a verb stem ends in a vowel, like skrá, adding just -ing would create an awkward vowel clash. To make it easier to pronounce, Icelandic inserts an n, making the suffix -ning. Therefore, skrá smoothly becomes skráning.

Why do we use the preposition á here when the English translation says 'for'?

In English, we register 'for' an event, but Icelandic frequently uses á (literally 'on') when talking about attending events, gatherings, or courses. You will often see á used with words like ráðstefna (conference) or fundur (meeting).

Why is ráðstefnuna in the accusative case?