No. 258 in Icelandic
íslenskra
"Íslenskra" is the genitive plural form of "íslenskur," meaning "of Icelandic" or "of Icelanders."
In a sentence
Margir éta íslenskra rétta og elska bragðið.
Many eat Icelandic dishes and love the taste.
The word 'íslenskra' is in the genitive plural form here, describing 'rétta' (dishes).
Ég hef áhuga á íslenskra bókmennta.
I have an interest in Icelandic literature.
The word 'íslenskra' is in the genitive plural form here, modifying 'bókmennta' (literature).
Við sjáum oft afurðir íslenskra skálda í ljóðabókum.
We often see the works of Icelandic poets in poetry books.
The word 'íslenskra' is in the genitive plural form here, used with 'skálda' (poets) to describe it.
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