Breakdown of Álagið er mikið en við erum jafnsterk.
vera
to be
en
but
við
we
mikill
great, much (adjective: snjórinn er mikill)
álagið
the pressure (stress, burden)
jafnsterkur
equally strong
Questions & Answers about Álagið er mikið en við erum jafnsterk.
How does the prefix jafn- work in jafnsterk?
The prefix jafn- attaches directly to adjectives to mean equally or as. Here, it combines with sterk (strong) to create a single word meaning equally strong. This is the standard Icelandic way to express that two things or people possess a quality to the exact same degree.
Why is jafnsterk in the neuter plural form if it refers to people?
What kind of pressure does álagið refer to here?
Álag usually translates to strain, stress, or a heavy workload or burden. It is the perfect word for a stressful work environment or a mentally demanding situation. If you were talking about physical pressure, like air or water pressure, you would use þrýstingur instead.
Why do we use mikið instead of mikill?
The adjective must agree with the noun it describes. Since álag is a neuter noun, the adjective mikill (great or much) must take its neuter nominative singular form, which is mikið.
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