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Það eru þrír bananar hér.

Það eru þrír bananar hér.
There are three bananas here.
From Lesson 31:Number agreement 1 to 4 (einn, tveir…)·Icelandic

Questions & Answers about Það eru þrír bananar hér.

Why do we use þrír instead of another form of "three"?
In Icelandic, the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 change to match the gender of the noun they count. Because bananar is a masculine noun, we must use the masculine form for three, which is þrír.
Why use the plural verb eru right after Það?
When starting a sentence with Það (meaning "There" in this context), the verb has to match the real subject that comes after it. Since þrír bananar is plural, we use the plural verb eru (are) instead of the singular er (is).
How do we know the gender of bananar so we can match the number correctly?
The singular form is banani. Nouns that end in -i are almost always masculine. To make them plural, you drop the -i and add -ar.
Can Það mean both "it" and "there"?
Yes! While það often means "it", we also use it as a placeholder to mean "there" in sentences that state something exists, just like in the English phrase "There are".

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