Breakdown of Gagnrýna þau oft þannig tískubólur?
þau
they (n)
oft
often
þannig
like that, thus
tískubólan
the fad
gagnrýna
to criticize
Questions & Answers about Gagnrýna þau oft þannig tískubólur?
Why doesn't the word þannig change its ending to match the plural noun tískubólur?
Because þannig (meaning "such" or "that kind of") is an invariable word. Unlike regular adjectives in Icelandic, it never changes its shape, regardless of the gender, number, or case of the noun that follows it.
Could I use svona instead of þannig in this sentence?
Yes, you could say svona tískubólur. Both are invariable words meaning "such" or "this/that kind of". Svona typically implies "like this" (referring to something closer or just mentioned), while þannig leans towards "like that", but they are very often used interchangeably.
How does the word tískubólur translate to "fads"?
It is a compound word made from tíska (fashion) and bóla (bubble or spot). A "fashion bubble" is a great metaphor for a trend or fad that swells up quickly and then pops!
Which case is tískubólur in here?
It is in the accusative case because it is the direct object receiving the action of the verb gagnrýna (to criticize). Luckily, for feminine words ending in "-a" like bóla, the plural form bólur is exactly the same in both the nominative and accusative cases.
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