Aðalatriðið
Aðalatriðið, also known as the Main Clause or Principal Clause, is a fundamental concept in Icelandic grammar, particularly in the study of Icelandic syntax and sentence structure. It refers to the main clause of a sentence, which contains the subject and the predicate. The main clause is the core of a sentence and can stand alone as a complete thought. In contrast, subordinate clauses, or Aðalsetningar, depend on the main clause for their meaning and cannot stand alone.
The main clause is typically identified by its ability to express a complete idea. It often contains
In complex sentences, the main clause can be followed by one or more subordinate clauses. These subordinate
Understanding the distinction between main clauses and subordinate clauses is crucial for analyzing the structure and