No. 119 in Icelandic
mér
The Icelandic word "mér" means "to me" or "me" (dative case).
In a sentence
Mér líkar vel við bókina.
I like the book.
Here 'mér' is a dative pronoun acting as the experiencer of the verb 'líkar'.
Þú gafst mér gjöf.
You gave me a gift.
Here 'mér' is a dative pronoun as the recipient of the action performed by the verb 'gafst'.
Það sýnist mér vera satt.
It seems true to me.
Here 'mér' is a dative pronoun connected to the verb 'sýnist' indicating the person forming the impression.
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