Icelandic Language
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North American Icelandic
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Author : Birna Arnbjornsdottir
language : en
Publisher: Univ. of Manitoba Press
Release Date : 2006-12-15
North American Icelandic written by Birna Arnbjornsdottir and has been published by Univ. of Manitoba Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
North American Icelandic evolved mainly in Icelandic settlements in Manitoba and North Dakota and is the only version of Icelandic that is not spoken in Iceland. But North American Icelandic is a dying language with few left who speak it.North American Icelandic is the only book about the nature and development of this variety of Icelandic. It details the social and linguistic constraints of one specific feature of North American Icelandic phonology undergoing change, namely Flámæli, which is the merger of two sets of front vowels. Although Flámæli was once a part of traditional Icelandic, it was considered too confusing and was systematically eradicated from the language. But in North America, Flámæli use spread unchecked, allowing the rare opportunity of viewing the evolution of a dialect from its birth to its impending demise.
The Icelandic Language In The Digital Age
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Author : Georg Rehm
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-05-30
The Icelandic Language In The Digital Age written by Georg Rehm and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-30 with Computers categories.
This white paper is part of a series that promotes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Consequently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 research centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisations, software companies, technology providers and European universities. Together, they are creating a common technology vision while developing a strategic research agenda that shows how language technology applications can address any research gaps by 2020.
The Little Book Of Icelandic
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Author : Alda Sigmundsdottir
language : en
Publisher: Little Books Publishing
Release Date : 2022-01-21
The Little Book Of Icelandic written by Alda Sigmundsdottir and has been published by Little Books Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-21 with Travel categories.
Icelandic is one of the oldest and most complex languages in the world. In this book, Alda Sigmundsdóttir looks at the Icelandic language with wit and humor, and how it reflects the heart and soul of the Icelandic people and their culture. Many of the Icelanders' idioms and proverbs, their meaning, and origins are discussed, as is the Icelanders' love for their language and their attempts to keep it pure through the ongoing construction of new words and terminology. There is a section on Icelandic curse words as well as Icelandic slang, which is mostly derived from English. Throughout, this book deconstructs Icelandic vocabulary, and the often-hilarious, almost naive, ways in which words are made. Among the fascinating topics broached in The Little Book of Icelandic: • The Language Committee: how Icelanders struggle to keep their language “pure” • Let's make a word!—How names for new things are constructed • Old letters, strange sounds: wrapping your tongue around the Icelanders’ tongue • $#*!%&!“#$%*, or how Icelanders curse • The missing dialects—why Icelandic has none • Which is the prettiest of all: contests to find the most lovely word in Icelandic (and the ugliest!) • Quintessential Icelandic words and phrases (the ones that describe the Icelanders like no others) • Useful phrases to impress your new Icelandic friends! • Klósett—the unexpected origin of the Icelandic word for toilet ... and so much more! This is a must-read book for anyone interested in the Icelandic people, their culture—and of course their language. Excerpt "Idioms and proverbs provide a unique insight into the soul of a nation. They say so much about a people’s history—the heartfelt, the tragic, the monumental, the proud. Icelandic has a vast number of idioms and proverbs that are a direct throwback to our nation’s past, especially idioms relating to the ocean, which is such a massive force in our nation's history. Many of them we use all the time without ever giving a thought to their origins. What follows is a random sampling—I hope you enjoy reading about them as much as I did. — Idiom: Eins og skrattinn úr sauðaleggnum Translation: Like Satan out of the sheep’s leg bone Meaning: Unexpectedly, out of the blue If someone suddenly appeared, especially someone I didn’t really want to see, I might say hann kom eins og skrattinn úr sauðaleggnum, literally “he appeared like Satan out of the sheep’s leg bone”. Where the affiliation between a sheep’s leg bone and the prince of darkness comes in I could not tell you. However, I can tell you that, in the old days, Icelandic children (being impoverished and everything) had no proper toys. Instead, they played with sheeps’ bones, each of which was assigned a role. The jawbones were the cows, the joints of the legs were the sheep, and the leg bones were the horses. So maybe folks were worried that Satan—being the crafty bugger that he was—would install himself in a sheeps’ leg bone when the kids were playing and then suddenly BOO! pop out and scare the bejeezus out of them. It’s just a theory. Incidentally, the use of this idiom is not confined to people—it is also successfully used to comment on unwanted happenings, as in: “Damn, this huge phone bill comes like Satan out of a sheep’s leg bone!”
The Icelandic Language
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Author : Stefán Karlsson
language : en
Publisher: Viking Society for Northern Research University College
Release Date : 2004
The Icelandic Language written by Stefán Karlsson and has been published by Viking Society for Northern Research University College this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Foreign Language Study categories.
An Elementary Grammar Of The Old Norse Or Icelandic Language
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Author : George Bayldon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1870
An Elementary Grammar Of The Old Norse Or Icelandic Language written by George Bayldon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1870 with categories.
A Short Practical And Easy Method Of Learning The Old Norsk Tongue Or Icelandic Language
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Author : Rasmus Rask
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1869
A Short Practical And Easy Method Of Learning The Old Norsk Tongue Or Icelandic Language written by Rasmus Rask and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1869 with Icelandic and Old Norse languages categories.
Icelandic
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Author : Daisy L. Neijmann
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-12-30
Icelandic written by Daisy L. Neijmann and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-30 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Icelandic: An Essential Grammar is a concise and convenient guide to the basic grammatical structure of Icelandic. Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging Grammar uses clear, jargon-free explanations and sets out the complexities of Icelandic in short, readable sections. Each grammar point is illustrated with numerous examples drawn from everyday life, clarifying the grammatical structure in use while providing insight into Icelandic culture. Icelandic: An Essential Grammar is the ideal reference grammar for all learners of Icelandic, whether class-based or independent, looking to progress beyond beginner level.
Investigation Of The Origin Of The Old Norse Or Icelandic Language
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Author : Rasmus Rask
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date : 2013-04-15
Investigation Of The Origin Of The Old Norse Or Icelandic Language written by Rasmus Rask and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This edition constitutes a reprint of Niels Ege’s English translation of Rasmus Rask’s prize essay of 1818, which appeared as volume XXVI in the Travaux du Cercle Linguistique de Copenhague in 1993. The prize essay was published in Danish in 1818. In contrast to other works by Rask, notably his introduction to the study of Icelandic, it was never reissued until Louis Hjelmslev published a corrected version in Danish as part of his edition of Rask’s selected works. While Rask lived, a substantial part of the book was translated into German. The present work is, however, the only translation of the work into English and indeed into any other language. It is to be hoped that the field of the history of linguistics will hereby receive a new impetus to scrutinize the early beginnings of Indo-European scholarship. But, just as importantly, the translation of this work of genius reveals that even if details in the substantial treatment of the various branches of language have now been superseded, the theoretical parts of the book are still worth reading by all linguists for their own sake.
Icelandic Language
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Author : Meda Gunnarsdottir
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-10-30
Icelandic Language written by Meda Gunnarsdottir and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-30 with categories.
Whether you have a trip to Iceland coming up and you're not sure quite where to begin with the language, or you need to study Icelandic for any other reason, this guide will provide everything you need to make your trip to Iceland a comfortable one. With the most frequently heard Icelandic words and phrases, all grouped by topic, plus fascinating details about its culture make this book a must for any traveler to Iceland. But wait. There's more! The menu has been laid out for easy, convenient navigation, and a mini English-to-Icelandic dictionary for quick reference on-the-fly has also been included. Learning Icelandic should be not only educational but also fun, and this guide was created to ensure that you appreciate the many facets of Iceland's language and culture - even before you set foot in one of the world's most beautiful nations.
Icelandic 1000 Most Used Words
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Author : Project Fluency
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-05-27
Icelandic 1000 Most Used Words written by Project Fluency and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-27 with categories.
Icelandic: 1000 Most Used Words Are you planning a trip to Iceland? Moving To Iceland? Want to learn the most useful words to use? Learning a bit of the local Language is always important get a more enriching and deeper experience of the country you visit! People will always smile wider when they hear their own Language spoken! And some things are better said in their own local language! At Project Fluency we believe that in order to communicate well you only need to know 1000 words in any language. These words are the most frequently used words and should be the priority in language learning. So, don't waste your valuable time and energy on unnecessary words, Focus your efforts on the most important words you have to learn to speak your desired language with ease. This Book will also include a bonus of the 10 of the most Important Icelandic Phrases! If you are ready... Scroll up, grab this book, and take the first steps to Learning Icelandic Now!