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Icelandic frequency list

No. 179 in Icelandic

henni

The Icelandic word "henni" means "her" or "to her" in English, as the dative case of "hún" (she).

In a sentence

  • Ég gaf henni bók.

    I gave her a book.

    In this sentence, 'henni' succeeds the verb 'gaf' and functions as the indirect object, indicating the person to whom the action is directed.

  • Henni líkar vel við köttinn.

    She likes the cat.

    'Henni' here is in the dative case and forms part of the expression 'henni líkar', describing the person experiencing a feeling or liking.

  • Ég talaði við hana og spurði hana um hjálp.

    I spoke to her and asked her for help.

    Here, 'henni' is replaced by 'hana' when acting as a direct object, contrasting the indirect dative usage seen previously.

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