I recognise the dative plural umlaut rule from Old Norse, nice to see that this rule hasn't changed in 800 years. When you mentioned the word "kennari" changing to "kennurum", I remember from Old Norse that only the 'a' in a *stressed* syllable (so always the first one in Old Norse and Modern Icelandic) will change into 'ǫ' (equivalent with modern Icelandic ö), all other a's mutate into u's instead. I learned that from Dr. Jackson Crawford here on youtube. It's remarkable how similar Icelandic still is to its ancestor language.
Sir you are doing a great job. It is really difficult for us to acquire languages like Icelandic where nobody really cares about it outside iceland. This shows your nation's spirit that makes you so protective towards your language(identity). Sir, please keep posting videos to help us 🙏
I believe they came with a stupid answer close to: you can’t learn Icelandic through English because they are too different. Meanwhile they have Chinese..
Þakka þér Very very helpful I'm a German learning Icelandic and tbh it's doable since German has similar grammar. However you are one of the very few yters doing Icelandic videos, thanks a lot
Don't give up! When I studied them, I took them one case at a time. I made flash cards and placed masculine words on the left, feminine words in the middle, and neuter words on the right. I started with the nominative singular form, both with and without the article. I reviewed those for several days. After that I added the accusative forms, then dative, then genitive. After that I did the same thing with the plural forms. This process took 3-4 weeks. Even now, when I think about a word's declensions I can visualize my flash cards. Just an idea. The nice thing about Icelandic noun declensions is they are finite, even though they take extreme effort. It's like climbing up a steep mountain that you can't see the top of until you're there. It makes you tired, but once you reach the top, the rest is downhill and the language opens up to you. Too many people give up before they reach the top and never get to the enjoyable part of Icelandic. Anyway, let me know if you find something that works for you!
@@icelandicforforeigners You are absolutely kind. I will follow your suggestions and study the language step by step. I really appreciate your encouragement. 💕
@@icelandicforforeigners Can i ask, which words did you start with? It all seems very overwhelming, I am not sure which words to make into flashcards to learn the rules on. Any advice? Also, these videos are amazing, thank you so much!
@@nickihall3884 It isn't too important which words you choose, as long as they are exemplary of the entire category. For the sake of killing two birds with one stone, I would choose words that are going to be useful to you on a regular basis. When I did it, I was very new to the language. I was using simple words like strákur, afi, stofa, búð, land. Everyday words :) You can use my videos to get an idea of the different categories, then choose words from those categories. You can even use the same examples I chose for the video!
does the accusative singular of læknirinn really get a double “i” - lækniinn? it looks a little bit unusual to me, but up to this point most islandic words do 🤷🏼♀️...
Icelandic For Foreigners Takk! 🤗 and thank you also for your videos in general! I think i make up for one third of the views because i need to repeat and repeat and repeat to get it into my scull 😅...
I'm not even learning Icelandic, but it's just nice to watch
I recognise the dative plural umlaut rule from Old Norse, nice to see that this rule hasn't changed in 800 years.
When you mentioned the word "kennari" changing to "kennurum", I remember from Old Norse that only the 'a' in a *stressed* syllable (so always the first one in Old Norse and Modern Icelandic) will change into 'ǫ' (equivalent with modern Icelandic ö), all other a's mutate into u's instead. I learned that from Dr. Jackson Crawford here on youtube. It's remarkable how similar Icelandic still is to its ancestor language.
Yes, that’s exactly right! A very good observation.
Icelandic is a wonderful language, it has something mystical in it. Ég elska íslensku. Kveðjur frá Frakklandi.
Sir you are doing a great job. It is really difficult for us to acquire languages like Icelandic where nobody really cares about it outside iceland.
This shows your nation's spirit that makes you so protective towards your language(identity).
Sir, please keep posting videos to help us 🙏
You're leading us to the top step by step, and the going is becoming both challenging and promising. My gratitude belongs to you!!
These videos are very useful, you seem to really know what you’re talking about. Duolingo really needs an Icelandic course 🇮🇸
As far as I know they aren't interested in developing it yet. Hopefully soon!
Drops is also a great platform for learning words.. They have an Icelandic course
I believe they came with a stupid answer close to: you can’t learn Icelandic through English because they are too different. Meanwhile they have Chinese..
Þakka þér
Very very helpful
I'm a German learning Icelandic and tbh it's doable since German has similar grammar.
However you are one of the very few yters doing Icelandic videos, thanks a lot
I like your profile picture (bright future)!
@@Meanderonthemoon Thanks :)
I'm teaching myself Icelandic and it has confused me a lot just on the nouns alone but this video helped so much. Thanks a lot!!!
Thank you so much for all the information. These videos are priceless.
I wish you would make more videos. Really helpfull
You're the best. Greetings from Colombia
Thank you so much for the quality content :) Keep it up!!
I'm going to come out of quarantine speaking like a viking
You sure are!
I'll learn Icelandic one day.
You're doing it already!
I love Icelandic, but Icelandic declensions are so complicated. I can't remember them 😭 How to remember them? I need help 😢😢😢
Don't give up! When I studied them, I took them one case at a time. I made flash cards and placed masculine words on the left, feminine words in the middle, and neuter words on the right. I started with the nominative singular form, both with and without the article. I reviewed those for several days. After that I added the accusative forms, then dative, then genitive. After that I did the same thing with the plural forms. This process took 3-4 weeks. Even now, when I think about a word's declensions I can visualize my flash cards. Just an idea.
The nice thing about Icelandic noun declensions is they are finite, even though they take extreme effort. It's like climbing up a steep mountain that you can't see the top of until you're there. It makes you tired, but once you reach the top, the rest is downhill and the language opens up to you. Too many people give up before they reach the top and never get to the enjoyable part of Icelandic. Anyway, let me know if you find something that works for you!
@@icelandicforforeigners You are absolutely kind. I will follow your suggestions and study the language step by step. I really appreciate your encouragement. 💕
@@icelandicforforeigners Can i ask, which words did you start with? It all seems very overwhelming, I am not sure which words to make into flashcards to learn the rules on. Any advice? Also, these videos are amazing, thank you so much!
@@nickihall3884 It isn't too important which words you choose, as long as they are exemplary of the entire category. For the sake of killing two birds with one stone, I would choose words that are going to be useful to you on a regular basis.
When I did it, I was very new to the language. I was using simple words like strákur, afi, stofa, búð, land. Everyday words :) You can use my videos to get an idea of the different categories, then choose words from those categories. You can even use the same examples I chose for the video!
@@icelandicforforeigners Thank you so much for responding. That is very helpful!
does the accusative singular of læknirinn really get a double “i” - lækniinn? it looks a little bit unusual to me, but up to this point most islandic words do 🤷🏼♀️...
Dr. Dee Nope, your instincts are correct, the word is lækninn
Icelandic For Foreigners Takk! 🤗 and thank you also for your videos in general! I think i make up for one third of the views because i need to repeat and repeat and repeat to get it into my scull 😅...
Dr. Dee thank you for watching! Sounds like you’re a diligent learner, keep up the good work!
Flott! :)
Takk, kennari!
this would be much easier if i understood what nom. acc. dat. and gen. meant
I agree! Watching my video on Icelandic cases may help you understand it better.
Wtf double declination???