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Questions & Answers about Læknirinn starfar hér.
Why does the verb starfar end in -ar here?
The dictionary form of the verb is starfa (to work), which is a Group 1 weak verb. In the present tense, these verbs take the ending -ar when talking about "you" (singular), "he", "she", or "it". Since læknirinn (the doctor) acts as a "he" or "she" (third-person singular), we use starfar.
How would the verb change if we were talking about multiple doctors working here?
I've learned the word vinna for "to work". What is the difference between vinna and starfa?
Both mean "to work" and can often be used interchangeably. Vinna is the most common, everyday word for doing work or labor. Starfa is slightly more formal and is usually used when talking about professions, having a specific career role, or operating in a certain field.
Where is the word for "the" in this sentence?
In Icelandic, "the" isn't a separate word like it is in English. Instead, it gets attached to the end of the noun. Læknir means "doctor", and adding the masculine ending -inn makes it læknirinn ("the doctor").