No. 874 in Icelandic

þorski

The Icelandic word "þorski" means "cod" in English.

In a sentence

Ég keypti ferskan þorski í búðinni.
I bought fresh cod in the store.
The word "þorski" in this sentence is in the accusative case, singular form, used directly as the object of the verb "keypti" (bought).
Við veiddum þorski í sjónum.
We caught cod in the sea.
Here, "þorski" appears in the accusative case, singular, functioning as the object of the verb "veiddum" (caught).
Elska þér þorski mikið?
Do you love cod very much?
In this case, "þorski" is used in the accusative case, singular, after the verb phrase "elska þér" (do you love), maintaining its role as the direct object within the question.

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