Yoga & Wellness

1. Er jógatími í dag?

   Is there a yoga class today?

   Usage

   Asking whether a yoga class is held today at a studio or spa

   Grammar Note

   "Jógatími" is a masculine noun (yoga class). A yes/no question starts with the verb "er". "Í dag" means "today". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

2. Klukkan hvað byrjar tíminn á morgnana?

   What time does the morning class start?

   Usage

   Asking when the morning session begins

   Grammar Note

   "Klukkan hvað" means "at what time". "Tíminn" is "tími" (class, time) with the suffixed article. "Á morgnana" means "in the morning(s)". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

3. Hentar þessi tími byrjendum?

   Is this class suitable for beginners?

   Usage

   Checking that a class fits your level

   Grammar Note

   "Henta" takes the dative, so "byrjendum" is the dative plural of "byrjandi" (beginner). Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

4. Mig langar að bóka einkatíma.

   I would like to book a private session.

   Usage

   Booking a one-to-one session

   Grammar Note

   "Langa" takes an accusative subject, so "Mig langar" (never "Ég langar"). "Einkatíma" is the accusative of "einkatími" (private lesson). Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

5. Hvar get ég leigt dýnu fyrir jóga?

   Where can I rent a yoga mat?

   Usage

   Asking where to rent a mat when you did not bring one

   Grammar Note

   "Get ég leigt" is "get" plus the supine ("leigt"), meaning "can I rent". "Dýnu" is the accusative of the feminine noun "dýna" (mat, mattress). Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

6. Hvers konar jóga er þetta?

   What kind of yoga is this?

   Usage

   Asking which style of yoga is taught, such as Hatha or Vinyasa

   Grammar Note

   "Hvers konar" means "what kind of" and does not change. "Jóga" is neuter, matching the neuter "þetta" (this). Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

7. Ég er meiddur í hnénu eða bakinu. Er hægt að aðlaga æfingarnar?

   I have an injured knee or back. Can the exercises be modified?

   Usage

   Telling the instructor about an injury and asking for modified movements

   Grammar Note

   "Meiddur" is the masculine form; a woman says "meidd". "Í hnénu" and "í bakinu" are dative with the suffixed article. "Er hægt að ..." means "is it possible to ...". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

8. Er boðið upp á hugleiðslu?

   Is meditation offered?

   Usage

   Asking whether a studio or spa offers meditation

   Grammar Note

   "Bjóða upp á" means "to offer" and takes the accusative ("hugleiðslu" is the accusative of "hugleiðsla"). "Er boðið upp á ..." is the passive: "is ... offered". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

9. Hvað er tíminn langur?

   How long is the class?

   Usage

   Asking how long a class lasts

   Grammar Note

   "Langur" is the masculine nominative, agreeing with the masculine noun "tíminn". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

10. Get ég mætt án þess að bóka tíma?

    Can I drop in without booking?

    Usage

    Asking whether you can show up without a reservation

    Grammar Note

    "Get ég mætt" is "get" plus the supine: "can I turn up". "Án þess að" means "without" and is followed by an infinitive. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

11. Er gufubað eða sána hér?

    Is there a steam bath or sauna here?

    Usage

    Asking about sauna or steam facilities at a spa or pool

    Grammar Note

    "Gufubað" (steam bath) is neuter and is the steam sauna found in Icelandic pools. "Sána" is the Finnish-style sauna. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

12. Kennarinn var frábær, takk fyrir!

    The instructor was wonderful, thank you!

    Usage

    Thanking the instructor after a class

    Grammar Note

    "Kennarinn" is "kennari" (teacher) with the suffixed article; the word is masculine even for a woman teacher. "Takk fyrir" means "thank you". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

13. Er hér búningsklefi með skápum?

    Is there a changing room with lockers here?

    Usage

    Asking where to change and store belongings

    Grammar Note

    "Með" takes the dative, hence "skápum" (dative plural of "skápur", cupboard or locker). It means "a changing room with lockers". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

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