Breakdown of Partýið var mjög skemmtilegt.
vera
to be
mjög
very
skemmtilegur
fun
partýið
the party (colloquial)
Questions & Answers about Partýið var mjög skemmtilegt.
Why does the adjective skemmtilegt end in -t here?
The base form of the adjective is skemmtilegur (fun or entertaining). Because it describes partýið, which is a neuter noun, the adjective must agree with it by taking the neuter singular nominative ending. This means dropping the -ur and adding -t.
I usually see veisla used for the English word party. When should I use partý instead?
Partý is a very common, casual loanword from English used for informal get-togethers or house parties. Veisla is the traditional Icelandic word and usually refers to a larger, more formal celebration, like a dinner party, banquet, or wedding reception.
Even though partý is an English loanword, does it follow normal Icelandic grammar rules?
Yes! Loanwords are typically adapted right into the Icelandic grammar system. Partý is treated as a neuter noun, which is why it takes the standard neuter definite article suffix -ið to become partýið (the party).
I often mix up skemmtilegur and gaman. Could I say Partýið var mjög gaman?
No, and this is a very common trap for English speakers! Gaman is actually a noun meaning fun or amusement, not an adjective. To describe the party as being fun, you must use the adjective skemmtilegt. If you wanted to use gaman, you would need to phrase it differently, such as Það var gaman í partýinu (It was fun at the party).
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