Hot Springs & Baths

1. Hvar er náttúrulaugin eða sundlaugin?

   Where is the hot spring or the swimming pool?

   Usage

   Asks where a hot spring or public pool is; geothermal pools are a social centre for locals

   Grammar Note

   "Laug" is feminine, and with the article it is "laugin". "Náttúrulaug" combines "náttúra" (nature) and "laug" (pool, bath) and refers to a naturally heated pool. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

2. Hver er opnunartími laugarinnar?

   What are the opening hours of the pool?

   Usage

   Asks the opening hours

   Grammar Note

   "Opnunartími" is masculine, hence "hver". The possessor follows in the genitive: "laug" with the article in the genitive is "laugarinnar". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

3. Eru búningsklefarnir aðskildir fyrir karla og konur?

   Are the changing rooms separate for men and women?

   Usage

   Checks whether the changing rooms are separated by sex

   Grammar Note

   "Búningsklefi" is masculine, and the plural with the article is "búningsklefarnir"; the adjective is masculine plural "aðskildir". "Fyrir" takes the accusative. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

4. Hvert er hitastigið í vatninu?

   What is the temperature of the water?

   Usage

   Asks the water temperature

   Grammar Note

   "Hitastig" is neuter, so the question word is the neuter "hvert". "Vatn" in the dative with the article is "vatninu". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

5. Eru handklæði innifalin eða get ég leigt þau?

   Are towels included, or can I rent them?

   Usage

   Checks whether towels are included or rentable

   Grammar Note

   "Handklæði" is neuter with the same plural, so the adjective is the neuter plural "innifalin", picked up by "þau". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

6. Hvar á ég að fara í sturtu áður en ég fer ofan í laugina?

   Where should I shower before I get into the pool?

   Usage

   Asks where to shower first; in Icelandic pools you wash before you enter

   Grammar Note

   "Fara í sturtu" means "to take a shower". "Ofan í" marks movement and takes the accusative; "laug" with the article in the accusative is "laugina". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

7. Hver er munurinn á innilauginni og útilauginni?

   What is the difference between the indoor and the outdoor pool?

   Usage

   Asks how the indoor and outdoor pools differ

   Grammar Note

   "Munur á" + dative means "difference between". "Innilaug" and "útilaug" are feminine, and in the dative with the article they are "innilauginni" and "útilauginni". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

8. Vatnið er mjög heitt — er til kaldari pottur?

   The water is very hot — is there a cooler tub?

   Usage

   Asks for a cooler tub when the water is too hot

   Grammar Note

   "Heitur pottur" is the Icelandic hot tub. "Kaldari" is the comparative of "kaldur", matching the masculine "pottur". "Vatn" is neuter, hence "heitt". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

9. Hvaða steinefni eru í þessu vatni?

   What minerals are in this water?

   Usage

   Asks about the minerals in the water

   Grammar Note

   "Steinefni" is neuter with the same plural. "Vatn" is neuter, so it is "í þessu vatni" in the dative. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

10. Hvernig nota ég skápinn?

    How do I use the locker?

    Usage

    Asks how the locker works

    Grammar Note

    "Nota" takes an accusative object, so "skápur" with the article in the accusative is "skápinn". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

11. Vinsamlegast ekki taka síma eða myndavél með í laugina

    Please do not take a phone or camera into the pool

    Usage

    A formal notice of the kind seen on signs; filming is restricted to protect privacy

    Grammar Note

    "Vinsamlegast" is the formal "please" used on notices. "Ekki taka" is a negative command. "Síma" and "myndavél" are objects, so they are accusative. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

12. Hve lengi á maður að vera í vatninu?

    How long should one stay in the water?

    Usage

    Asks how long to soak

    Grammar Note

    "Hve" is a short form of "hversu". "Maður" is the general "one". "Í" marking location takes the dative. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

13. Hvað kostar aðgangur?

    How much is the entry fee?

    Usage

    Asks the entry price

    Grammar Note

    "Aðgangur" is a masculine noun for admission or access. "Hvað kostar" is the standard way to ask a price. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

14. Er veitingastaður eða matsala hér?

    Is there a restaurant or a place to eat here?

    Usage

    Asks whether there is somewhere to eat

    Grammar Note

    "Veitingastaður" is masculine and "matsala" feminine; "Er" asks about the existence of a single thing. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

15. Hvaða áhrif hefur þetta vatn á heilsuna?

    What effect does this water have on health?

    Usage

    Asks about the health effects of the water

    Grammar Note

    "Áhrif" is a neuter plural noun, and "hafa áhrif á" + accusative means "to affect". "Heilsa" with the article in the accusative is "heilsuna". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

16. Hvar er heiti potturinn?

    Where is the hot tub?

    Usage

    Asks where the hot tub of a pool is

    Grammar Note

    With the article, "heitur pottur" takes the weak adjective form: "heiti potturinn". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

17. Þarf ég að fara í sturtu án sundfata?

    Do I need to shower without swimwear?

    Usage

    Icelandic pools expect you to shower without swimwear first; this checks the rule

    Grammar Note

    "Án" takes the genitive, so "sundföt" (swimwear) becomes "sundfata". "Þurfa að" is followed by an infinitive. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

18. Hvar get ég leigt sundföt?

    Where can I rent swimwear?

    Usage

    Asks where to rent swimwear

    Grammar Note

    "Sundföt" is a neuter plural noun meaning swimwear. Nominative and accusative look the same. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

19. Er gufubað hér?

    Is there a steam bath here?

    Usage

    Asks whether there is a steam bath

    Grammar Note

    "Gufubað" is a neuter compound of "gufa" (steam) and "bað" (bath). Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

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