Breakdown of Vilt þú innramma ljósmyndina?
þú
you
vilja
to want (to will, be willing)
ljósmyndin
the photograph
innramma
to frame
Questions & Answers about Vilt þú innramma ljósmyndina?
How does this sentence differ from the causative 'fá' structure we are learning in this lesson?
This sentence asks if the person wants to do the framing themselves. If you wanted to ask if they want to get the photograph framed by someone else, you would use the causative structure from this lesson: Vilt þú fá ljósmyndina innrammaða?
Why isn't there an að before the verb innramma?
The verb vilja (here as vilt) takes a bare infinitive. You never use að (to) immediately after it when connecting it to another verb. It is always vilt þú innramma and never vilt þú að innramma.
How does the word ljósmyndina break down?
It is a compound noun made of ljós (light) and mynd (picture), literally translating to 'light-picture' (photograph). The -ina at the end is the attached definite article (the) for a feminine noun in the accusative case.
Why is ljósmyndina in the accusative case?
It is the direct object of the verb innramma (to frame). The action of framing is happening directly to the photograph, which means the noun must take the accusative case.
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