Sports & Activities

1. Hvar get ég horft á leikinn?

   Where can I watch the match?

   Usage

   Use it to ask where to watch a match, such as a pub or stadium

   Grammar Note

   "Horfa á" takes the accusative (leikur becomes leikinn). "Leikur" means both game and play

2. Mig langar að spila tennis eða badminton

   I'd like to play tennis / badminton.

   Usage

   Say which sport you would like to play when looking for a partner or court

   Grammar Note

   "Langa" takes an accusative subject ("Mig langar"). Sports are named without an article: "spila tennis"

3. Hvar er næsta líkamsræktarstöð eða íþróttamiðstöð?

   Where is the nearest gym / sports center?

   Usage

   Use it to find the nearest gym or sports facility

   Grammar Note

   Both nouns are feminine, so "næsta" is the feminine form. They are built from "líkamsrækt" (body training) plus "stöð", and "íþrótt" (sport) plus "miðstöð" (centre)

4. Get ég leigt íþróttabúnað hér?

   Can I rent sports equipment here?

   Usage

   Use it to ask whether sports equipment can be rented

   Grammar Note

   "Íþróttabúnaður" combines "íþrótt" (sport) and "búnaður" (equipment). The past participle of "leigja" is "leigt", and the accusative of "búnaður" is "búnað"

5. Hvaða íþróttir eru vinsælar hér?

   What sports are popular here?

   Usage

   Use it to ask about popular sports and start a conversation

   Grammar Note

   "Íþrótt" is feminine with the plural "íþróttir", so the adjective takes the feminine plural "vinsælar"

6. Mig langar í gönguferð eða hjólatúr

   I'd like to go hiking / cycling.

   Usage

   Say that you would like a walk or a bike ride

   Grammar Note

   "Langa í" takes the accusative. "Gönguferð" is "ganga" (walking) plus "ferð" (trip); "hjólatúr" is "hjól" (bicycle) plus "túr" (tour)

7. Hvar get ég farið í sund?

   Where can I go swimming?

   Usage

   Use it to find a place to swim; heated pools are part of everyday life in Iceland

   Grammar Note

   "Fara í sund" means to go swimming and has no article. "Sund" is neuter and also means a strait

8. Er fótboltaleikur í dag?

   Is there a football / soccer game today?

   Usage

   Use it to ask whether there is a football match today

   Grammar Note

   A masculine compound of "fótbolti" (football) in its compound form and "leikur" (match)

9. Má ég vera með í leiknum?

   Can I join the game?

   Usage

   Use it to ask to join a casual game that others are playing

   Grammar Note

   "Vera með" means to take part. "Í" here takes the dative (leikur becomes leiknum)

10. Þetta var frábær leikur!

    That was an amazing match / game!

    Usage

    Say it after watching or playing a game to share your enthusiasm

    Grammar Note

    "Frábær" is an adjective whose masculine and feminine forms are the same. "Þetta var" means "that was"

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