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Take the Icelandic Language Proficiency Quiz

Assess Your Icelandic Language Proficiency Skills

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Ready to evaluate your Icelandic language skills? Our Language Proficiency Test is designed for learners aiming to master vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension in real contexts. Perfect for students, educators, or self-learners seeking an engaging Icelandic quiz, it offers 15 multiple-choice questions to sharpen your abilities. Each question can be freely edited in our intuitive quizzes editor tool - customise the difficulty or add new items with ease. Dive into this Language Proficiency Knowledge Test today and track your progress towards fluency.

What is the Icelandic word for "house"?
hús
bll
bok
hestur
Hús means 'house' in Icelandic, which matches the English word. The other options are unrelated nouns.
How do you say "thank you" in Icelandic?
já
takk
gjöf
bless
Takk is the Icelandic expression for 'thank you'. Bless means 'bye', gjöf is 'gift', and já is 'yes'.
Which Icelandic letter represents the "th" sound as in "thing"?
Þ
Æ
-
Ý
Þ (thorn) represents the voiceless dental fricative [θ], as in 'thing'. Ý (eth) represents the voiced [ð], and Æ and - represent vowel sounds.
What is the first person singular present tense of the verb "að vera" (to be)?
hann er
við erum
ég er
þú ert
Ég er is the first person singular present of 'to be'. Þú ert is second person singular, hann er is third person singular, and við erum is first person plural.
Where is the primary stress placed in a standard Icelandic word?
On the last syllable
On the second syllable
On the penultimate syllable
On the first syllable
Icelandic words always have primary stress on the first syllable. The other positions do not carry main stress in standard pronunciation.
Which of these is the correct genitive form of "bók" (book)?
bókarinnar
bókar
bókum
bóks
The genitive singular of the feminine noun 'bók' is formed by replacing the ending with -ar, yielding bókar. 'Bóks' is a masculine pattern; 'bókarinnar' is the definite genitive; 'bókum' is the dative plural.
Conjugate "að tala" (to speak) for second person plural (þið).
þið tala
þið talið
þið talum
þið talar
In present tense, 'að tala' adds the ending -ið for second person plural, forming þið talið. The other forms do not correctly correspond to the person/number.
Choose the correct translation for "I have seen the mountain".
Ég mun sjá fjallið
Ég hef séð fjallið
Ég sá fjallið
Ég vil sjá fjallið
Ég hef séð fjallið uses the present perfect tense to express 'I have seen the mountain'. 'Ég sá' is simple past, 'Ég mun sjá' is future, and 'Ég vil sjá' means 'I want to see'.
In the dialogue: Person A: "Hvað heitir þú?" Person B: "Ég heiti Anna." What does Person B say?
I like Anna
My name is Anna
I am from Anna
I live in Anna
Ég heiti Anna literally translates to 'I am called Anna', which in English means 'My name is Anna'. The other options misinterpret the verb 'heita'.
Which case is typically used for direct objects in Icelandic for verbs without motion?
Dative
Genitive
Vocative
Accusative
In Icelandic, most transitive verbs use the accusative case for their direct objects. The dative and genitive cases have other functions and are not the default for direct objects. Vocative is not a productive case in modern Icelandic.
Translate "We visited the museum yesterday" into Icelandic.
Við heimsóttum safnið kvöld
Við heimsóttum safnið gær
Við höfum heimsótt safnið dag
Við heimsækjum safnið gær
Heimsóttum is past tense of heimsækja meaning 'visited', and ' gær' means 'yesterday'. The other options either use the wrong tense or incorrect time expressions.
What is the Icelandic word for "water"?
vatn
vindur
grænn
hestur
Vatn is the Icelandic word for water. Vindur means wind, grænn means green, and hestur means horse.
Which of the following shows correct word order for a yes/no question in Icelandic?
Ertu klár?
Þú ert klár?
Klár ertu?
Ert þú klár?
Ertu klár? is the correct inversion of verb and subject for yes/no questions. 'Ert þú klár?' incorrectly splits the verb from the subject. The others do not follow the inversion rule.
How do you form the future tense in Icelandic for "I will go"?
Ég fer
Ég fór
Ég mun fara
Ég ætla að fara
The future tense in Icelandic is formed with the auxiliary verb mun + infinitive, so 'Ég mun fara' means 'I will go'. 'Ég fer' is present, 'Ég fór' is past, and 'Ég ætla að fara' expresses intention rather than grammatical future.
How is the letter combination "au" pronounced in Icelandic?
/eu/ as in 'neuter'
/au/ as in 'audio'
/"i/ as in 'öy'
/au/ as in 'house'
In Icelandic, the diphthong 'au' is pronounced ["i], similar to the 'öy' sound. It is not pronounced like the English 'au' in 'house' or 'audio', nor like 'eu' in 'neuter'.
What is the correct past perfect form (pluperfect) of "að fara" (to go) for first person singular?
Ég hafði fariðst
Ég hafði farið
Ég hef farið
Ég hafði farið hafa
The pluperfect uses the past tense of hafa (hafði) plus the past participle farið, yielding 'ég hafði farið'. 'Ég hef farið' is present perfect, and the other forms are incorrect.
In the sentence "Ég hugsaði um manninn sem kom til mn," what governs the word order in the subordinate clause?
Adverb must follow the verb
Verb-second rule applies in subordinate clauses always
Subject must follow the object
Verb appears last after the subject
In subordinate clauses, Icelandic follows the verb-final rule, placing the verb after the subject and other elements. The verb-second rule applies only to main clauses.
Translate the sentence: "The books that the children read were interesting."
Bækur sem börn lásu voru áhugaverðar
Bækurnar sem börnin lásu voru áhugaverður
Bækurnar sem börnin lásu voru áhugaverðar
Bækurnar sem börnin hafa lesið voru áhugaverðar
Bækurnar (definite plural) sem börnin lásu (past tense) voru áhugaverðar (plural adjective). Other options misapply definiteness, tense, or adjective agreement.
How is "höll" (hall) correctly pronounced in Icelandic phonology?
/h"l/
/h"ll/
/h"tl̥/
/h'l/
After back vowels, the Icelandic 'll' is pronounced as a voiceless lateral affricate [tl̥], so 'höll' is [h"tl̥]. The other transcriptions fail to capture this phonological rule.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify correct Icelandic vocabulary usage in context
  2. Analyse key grammatical structures in Icelandic sentences
  3. Demonstrate understanding of Icelandic verb conjugations
  4. Apply listening comprehension to short Icelandic dialogues
  5. Evaluate sentence translations between English and Icelandic
  6. Master essential pronunciation rules in Icelandic

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master Icelandic verb conjugations - Conjugating verbs in Icelandic unlocks the door to fluency, as verbs change form for tense, person, number, mood, and voice. For example, tala turns into ég tala (I speak) in the present and ég talaði (I spoke) in the past. Embracing these patterns will have you chatting like a native in no time! Introduction to verbs
    2. Icelandic Grammar Reference
  2. Spot strong vs. weak verbs - In Icelandic, strong verbs swap their internal vowel in the past tense (e.g., bíta becomes beit), while weak verbs get a dental suffix (e.g., tala becomes talaði). Recognizing this sweet little trick will keep your speech on point. It's a game-changer for conjuring up correct verb forms! Strong and Weak Verbs
    3. Icelandic Grammar
  3. Get the subjunctive mood right - Unsure or dreaming? The subjunctive mood in Icelandic lets you express wishes, doubts, or hypothetical twists, like in Ég óska þess að hann væri hér (I wish he were here). Nailing this mood gives you superpowers of nuance! Subjunctive
    4. Icelandic Grammar Reference
  4. Use modal verbs for necessity and plans - Modal verbs such as verða (must) and skulu (shall) pack a punch by expressing obligation or intention, like Þú verður að læra (You must study). Master these to lay out plans or priorities with crystal clarity. Who knew tiny words could wield so much power? Modal verbs
    5. Icelandic Grammar Reference
  5. Command with the imperative - Giving orders in Icelandic is straightforward once you learn the imperative form, often adding "-ðu" to the stem, as in talaðu (speak!). Perfecting this form makes your instructions crisp and friendly. Ready to boss around - nicely, of course? Imperative
    6. Icelandic Grammar Reference
  6. Conquer irregular verbs - Irregular verbs, like vera (to be), break the standard rules with forms such as ég er (I am) and ég var (I was). Learning these quirky patterns will spare you from countless pitfalls. Time to tame these wild card verbs! List of irregular verbs
    7. Icelandic Grammar Reference
  7. Practice personal pronouns - Icelandic pronouns shift with case and number, so hann (he) becomes hans (his) in the genitive case. Using them correctly keeps your sentences clear and your meaning sharp. Don't let pronouns trip you up - own them! Icelandic Grammar
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  8. Expand your noun vocabulary - Learning common nouns and their definite forms, like how bók (book) changes to bókin (the book), gives your speech more accuracy. Soon you'll be pointing out "the big house" with confidence! Building vocab is like unlocking new levels in a game. Icelandic Grammar
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  9. Master prepositions and cases - Prepositions in Icelandic often decide which case the noun needs, such as á (on) changing depending on context. Grasping these little connectors will let you build sentences that flow naturally. Think of prepositions as the glue holding your sentences together! Icelandic Grammar
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  10. Perfect your pronunciation - Pronouncing Icelandic correctly, like softening "g" between vowels in dagur (day), makes your speech sparkle. Clear pronunciation helps listeners understand and appreciate your effort. Ready for your voice to shine? Icelandic Grammar
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