Breakdown of Eruð þið saman?
vera
to be
þið
you (plural)
saman
together / on end (after a dative plural time noun)
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Questions & Answers about Eruð þið saman?
Why does the sentence start with the verb Eruð instead of þið?
To turn a statement like "You are together" (Þið eruð saman) into a yes/no question in Icelandic, you simply swap the subject and the verb. This is exactly how it works in English, where "You are" becomes "Are you".
Since "you" can be singular or plural in English, how do we know which one this is?
The pronoun þið specifically means "you" in the plural, like "you all" or "y'all". You use it when speaking directly to two or more people. If you were asking just one person, you would use the singular þú.
Why is the verb Eruð instead of Eru?
Eruð is the specific plural form of the verb vera (to be) that always pairs with þið (you plural). You would use eru if you were talking about "they" (þeir, þær, or þau).
The lesson mentions plural adjective agreement. Why doesn't saman change its ending here?
That is because saman (together) is an adverb, not an adjective! While adjectives change their endings to match the number and gender of the people you are talking about, adverbs never change form. It will always be saman.