Við syngjum líka.

to sing

Breakdown of Við syngjum líka.

• við: we
• líka: as well

Questions & Answers about Við syngjum líka.

Why does syngjum end with -jum instead of -ja or -ur?

In Icelandic, verbs change their endings depending on person and number. Syngja (to sing) becomes syngjum in the first-person plural present tense. Essentially, -jum indicates that the subject is we (Við).

Can I say Við líka syngjum instead of Við syngjum líka?

Icelandic has relatively flexible word order, but placing líka at the end is the most natural phrasing when you want to emphasize "also/too." You’ll sound more fluid and idiomatic in everyday speech by saying Við syngjum líka.

Why do we use við instead of something else to mean “we”?

Við is the standard subject pronoun for “we.” There is also okkur, but that is the object form (us). If you’re the subject of the sentence (the doer), use við.

Where else can líka appear in this sentence?

You might sometimes hear Við líka syngjum or Líka syngjum við, especially in poetry or to create emphasis. However, Við syngjum líka is by far the most neutral, natural positioning in everyday speech.

Is there a difference in tone or emphasis if I put líka in a different spot?

Yes. Moving líka to the front (e.g., Líka syngjum við) can sound more emphatic or literary. Keeping líka at the end is usually more straightforward and neutral.