Við viljum skrifa.

to want

Breakdown of Við viljum skrifa.

• við: we
• skrifa: to write

Questions & Answers about Við viljum skrifa.

What does við mean in English?

Við is the Icelandic subject pronoun meaning we. It's used when referring to a group that includes the speaker.

Why is skrifa not conjugated in this sentence?

In Við viljum skrifa, the verb viljum is already conjugated (for við, meaning we). The second verb skrifa follows in its infinitive form (unconjugated) after viljum (we want).

Is there a specific word order rule in Icelandic that this sentence follows?

Yes. Icelandic generally follows a Subject–Verb–Object structure, similar to English. Here, Við (subject) + viljum (conjugated verb) + skrifa (infinitive) is a typical arrangement.

How would you make this sentence negative?

You place ekki (not) right after the conjugated verb. For example, Við viljum ekki skrifa would mean We do not want to write.

What are the other subject pronouns in Icelandic?

In the singular, you have ég (I), þú (you), and hann/hún/það (he/she/it). In the plural, you have við (we), þið (you, plural), and þeir/þær/þau (they), where the choice depends on the grammatical gender.