No. 33 in Icelandic
þau
The Icelandic word "þau" is a pronoun meaning "they" (used for mixed-gender or neuter groups).
In a sentence
Þau eru vinir okkar.
They are our friends.
The word "þau" is used as a nominative plural pronoun referring to a group of mixed genders or indeterminate gender composition.
Við sáum þau í bænum í gær.
We saw them in town yesterday.
In this sentence, "þau" is the accusative plural form of the pronoun, used to refer to a group as the object of the sentence.
Þau eru að læra íslensku.
They are learning Icelandic.
Again, "þau" here functions as a nominative plural pronoun referring to people engaged in the action of learning Icelandic.
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