Breakdown of Þú ert gjaldgengur svo framarlega sem þú borgar félagsgjaldið.
vera
to be
þú
you
borga
to pay
gjaldgengur
eligible
svo framarlega sem
provided that
félagsgjaldið
the membership fee
Questions & Answers about Þú ert gjaldgengur svo framarlega sem þú borgar félagsgjaldið.
Does the phrase svo framarlega sem require the subjunctive mood here?
No, it doesn't. While svo framarlega sem (provided that) sets up a condition, it usually takes the indicative mood when establishing a straightforward, factual rule. That is why the verb borgar (pay) is in the present indicative here rather than the subjunctive.
What is the literal background of the word gjaldgengur?
The adjective gjaldgengur currently translates to "eligible" or "qualified" for a person. It is formed from gjald (payment, fee) and gengur (going, passable). Historically, it was used to describe currency that was valid and accepted in trade. When applied to a person, it means your status is valid and you meet the necessary criteria.
What case does the verb borga trigger for the fee being paid?
The verb borga (to pay) governs the accusative case for the specific item or amount being paid. Because félagsgjald (membership fee) is a neuter noun, its accusative form looks exactly the same as its nominative form. With the neuter definite article added, it becomes félagsgjaldið.
Why is there an s in the middle of félagsgjaldið?
The word is a compound noun made from félag (association or club) and gjald (fee). The s is a genitive linking letter, which essentially translates to the "fee of the association." This is a very common way to glue nouns together in Icelandic.
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