Diving & Water Sports

1. Mig langar að prófa köfun

   I would like to try diving

   Usage

   Says you want to try diving

   Grammar Note

   "Langa" takes an accusative subject (Mig langar). "Köfun" is a feminine noun formed from the verb "kafa" (to dive). Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

2. Þarf maður réttindi til að kafa?

   Do you need a certificate to dive?

   Usage

   Asks whether a diving qualification is required

   Grammar Note

   "Maður" is the general subject "one". "Réttindi" is a neuter plural noun, and "til að" + infinitive expresses purpose. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

3. Hvar get ég leigt blautbúning?

   Where can I rent a wetsuit?

   Usage

   Asks where to rent a wetsuit

   Grammar Note

   "Blautbúningur" combines "blautur" (wet) and "búningur" (suit) and is masculine; the accusative is "blautbúning". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

4. Hversu djúpt er hér?

   How deep is it here?

   Usage

   Asks how deep the water is at a spot

   Grammar Note

   In impersonal statements about depth or conditions the neuter "djúpt" is used (Það er djúpt). Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

5. Eru hákarlar eða hættuleg sjávardýr hér?

   Are there sharks or dangerous sea animals here?

   Usage

   Checks for sharks or other dangerous marine life

   Grammar Note

   "Hákarl" is masculine, nominative plural "hákarlar". "Sjávardýr" is neuter, so the adjective is the neuter plural "hættuleg". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

6. Eru aðstæður góðar til köfunar í dag?

   Are the conditions good for diving today?

   Usage

   Asks about the conditions for a dive

   Grammar Note

   "Aðstæður" is a feminine plural noun, so "góðar" is feminine plural. "Til" takes the genitive; the genitive of "köfun" is "köfunar". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

7. Mig langar að prófa að snorkla

   I would like to try snorkelling

   Usage

   Says you want to try snorkelling

   Grammar Note

   "Prófa að" is followed by an infinitive. "Snorkla" is a verb borrowed from English "snorkel". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

8. Get ég bókað bátsferð til að kafa?

   Can I book a boat trip for diving?

   Usage

   Books a boat dive

   Grammar Note

   "Bókað" is the supine of "bóka". "Bátsferð" is feminine; as the object it is accusative but looks the same. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

9. Ég er með réttindi sem kafari — PADI Open Water

   I am a qualified diver — PADI Open Water

   Usage

   States your diving certification

   Grammar Note

   "Vera með" means "to have". "Réttindi" is a neuter plural noun. "PADI Open Water" is the name of the certificate and is said as it is. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

10. Mig langar að fá kennslu á brimbretti

    I would like a surfing lesson

    Usage

    Asks for a surfing lesson

    Grammar Note

    "Kennsla" is feminine, accusative "kennslu". "Brimbretti" is a neuter compound of "brim" (surf) and "bretti" (board). Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

11. Hvernig eru straumar og sjávarföll?

    What are the currents and tides like?

    Usage

    Asks about currents and tides before a dive

    Grammar Note

    "Straumur" is masculine, plural "straumar". "Sjávarföll" is a neuter noun that exists only in the plural and means "tides". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

12. Hvaða merki er notað í neyð neðansjávar?

    What is the emergency signal underwater?

    Usage

    Asks about the emergency signal before diving

    Grammar Note

    "Merki" is a neuter noun for signal or sign. "Er notað" is the passive "is used", and "neyð" is a feminine noun for emergency. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

13. Mig langar að leigja brimbretti

    I would like to rent a surfboard

    Usage

    Asks to rent a surfboard

    Grammar Note

    "Brimbretti" is neuter and has the same form in nominative and accusative. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

14. Hver er besti staðurinn fyrir byrjendur?

    What is the best spot for beginners?

    Usage

    Asks for the best place for beginners

    Grammar Note

    The superlative "bestur" takes the weak form "besti" with the article. "Fyrir" takes the accusative here, and the accusative plural of "byrjandi" is "byrjendur". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

15. Hvaða sjávardýr getum við séð hér?

    What sea life can we see here?

    Usage

    Asks what marine animals can be seen

    Grammar Note

    "Getum við séð" asks "can we see", with "séð" the supine of "sjá". "Sjávardýr" is neuter and its plural looks the same. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

16. Er vatnið mjög kalt?

    Is the water very cold?

    Usage

    Asks whether the water is very cold

    Grammar Note

    "Vatn" is neuter, so the adjective is the neuter "kalt" (masculine "kaldur"). Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

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