þágufall
þágufall, also known as the dative case, is one of the eight grammatical cases in Old Norse and Icelandic grammar. It serves to indicate the indirect object of a verb, the object of certain prepositions, and other specific grammatical functions. The dative case is formed by adding specific suffixes to nouns, pronouns, and adjectives, depending on their gender and number.
In Old Norse, þágufall was used to express various relationships between words in a sentence. For example,
By the time of the Icelandic language, the use of þágufall had evolved, and its functions became
The suffixes added to nouns and adjectives in þágufall varied based on the declension class of the
Understanding þágufall is crucial for accurate translation and comprehension of Old Norse and Icelandic texts, as