Feelings

1. Ég er glaður

   I'm glad

   Usage

   The plain way to say you are pleased

   Grammar Note

   The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er glöð"

2. Ég er hamingjusamur

   I'm happy

   Usage

   Says you are happy with life as a whole

   Grammar Note

   The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er hamingjusöm"

3. Þetta er svo gaman!

   This is so much fun!

   Usage

   An exclamation when you are enjoying an activity

   Grammar Note

   "Gaman" does not change with gender. "Það er gaman" is the general way to say something is fun. This is a composed sentence that should be checked by a native speaker

4. Ég hlakka til

   I'm looking forward to it

   Usage

   Says you are looking forward to something. Add what after "til"

   Grammar Note

   "Hlakka til" is followed by the genitive or by "að" and an infinitive, as in "Ég hlakka til að sjá þig". It does not change with gender

5. Ég er stoltur

   I'm proud

   Usage

   Says you are proud of something you or someone close has done

   Grammar Note

   The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er stolt". Add "af ..." for what you are proud of

6. Þvílíkur léttir!

   What a relief!

   Usage

   An exclamation when a worry is over

   Grammar Note

   "Léttir" is masculine, so "þvílíkur" takes the masculine form. This is a composed sentence that should be checked by a native speaker

7. Ég elska þig

   I love you

   Usage

   Said to a partner or family member. It is not for casual use

   Grammar Note

   "Þig" is the accusative of "þú", because "elska" takes the accusative

8. Mér líkar þetta

   I like it

   Usage

   Said when you like food, a view or an item. The negative is "Mér líkar þetta ekki"

   Grammar Note

   "Líka" takes the person in the dative: "mér" means "to me". The thing liked is the subject

9. Ég sakna þín

   I miss you

   Usage

   Tells someone far away that you miss them

   Grammar Note

   "Sakna" takes the genitive, and "þín" is the genitive of "þú"

10. Ég er leiður

    I'm sad

    Usage

    Says you are sad or down

    Grammar Note

    The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er leið"

11. Það er synd

    What a shame

    Usage

    Said when plans fall through or you hear bad news

    Grammar Note

    "Synd" is a feminine noun that also means "sin", but here it means "a pity". It does not change with the speaker

12. Ég er vonsvikinn

    I'm disappointed

    Usage

    Says you are let down

    Grammar Note

    The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er vonsvikin"

13. Ég er einmana

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    Says you feel lonely

    Grammar Note

    "Einmana" does not change for gender or number, so men and women say it the same way

14. Ég er reiður

    I'm angry

    Usage

    Says you are angry. Add "út í ..." to name the person

    Grammar Note

    The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er reið". "Út í" is followed by the accusative

15. Ég er pirraður

    I'm annoyed

    Usage

    Says you are irritated, less strongly than angry

    Grammar Note

    The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er pirruð"

16. Ég er hræddur

    I'm scared

    Usage

    Says you are frightened. Name the cause with "við ..."

    Grammar Note

    The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er hrædd". "Við" is followed by the accusative

17. Ég varð hissa

    I was surprised

    Usage

    Says you were taken aback by something unexpected

    Grammar Note

    "Hissa" does not change for gender or number. "Varð" is the past of "verða" (to become). This is a composed sentence that should be checked by a native speaker

18. Ég hef áhyggjur

    I'm worried

    Usage

    Says you are worried. Add "af ..." for what worries you

    Grammar Note

    "Áhyggjur" is a feminine plural noun, and "hafa áhyggjur" means "to worry". It does not change with the speaker

19. Ég er stressaður

    I'm stressed

    Usage

    Says you feel under pressure

    Grammar Note

    The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er stressuð"

20. Ég skammast mín

    I'm ashamed

    Usage

    Says you feel ashamed of something you did

    Grammar Note

    "Skammast sín" is reflexive, and "mín" is the genitive of "ég". The reason is usually added with "fyrir ..."

21. Ég verð vandræðalegur

    I get embarrassed

    Usage

    Says you feel awkward or embarrassed in front of others

    Grammar Note

    The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég verð vandræðaleg". "Verða" means "to become". This is a composed sentence that should be checked by a native speaker

22. Mér leiðist

    I'm bored

    Usage

    Says you are bored, for example while waiting

    Grammar Note

    "Leiðast" takes the person in the dative: "mér" means "to me". It does not change with the speaker

23. Ég er þreyttur

    I'm tired

    Usage

    Says you are tired. It also works when asking for a rest

    Grammar Note

    The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er þreytt"

24. Ég er syfjaður

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    Says you feel sleepy

    Grammar Note

    The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er syfjuð"

25. Mér líður vel

    I'm doing well

    Usage

    Says you feel well. When you feel bad, say "Mér líður illa"

    Grammar Note

    "Líða" takes the person in the dative: "mér" means "to me". It does not change with the speaker

26. Ég er taugaóstyrkur

    I'm nervous

    Usage

    Says you feel nervous, for example before a test or a presentation

    Grammar Note

    The adjective agrees with the speaker: a woman says "Ég er taugaóstyrk". It is a compound of "taugar" (nerves) and "óstyrkur" (unsteadiness)

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