No. 133 in Icelandic

þessari

The word "þessari" is the dative singular feminine form of "þessi," meaning "this."

In a sentence

Ég er að lesa þessa bók fyrir þig.
I am reading this book for you.
The word "þessari" is in the dative case reflecting the feminine singular.
Við gengum í þessari almenningsgarð.
We walked in this public park.
The word "þessari" indicates a specific located context and uses the dative case as per the grammatical rules.
Það var ekkert í þessari tösku.
There was nothing in this bag.
Here, "þessari" modifies the noun "tas\ku" ("bag") and establishes a specific belonging.

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