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Icelandic frequency list

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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