In the phrase Ég sé hestinn (I see the horse), which case is hestinn?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The accusative singular
- Step 1: The verb sjá (to see) takes a direct object in the accusative. Step 2. Hestur is the nominative, hest the accusative and hestinn the accusative with the article attached. Answer: The accusative singular. Why not the others: Nominative hesturinn would be the subject, the dative form is hestinum, and the genitive form is hestsins.
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