Questions & Answers about Er allt í lagi?
What does í lagi literally mean?
The phrase í lagi literally means "in order" or "in shape." The word lag has a few meanings, but here it refers to something being the way it should be. Together with allt (everything), the whole phrase allt í lagi is the standard way to say "okay" or "alright" in Icelandic.
Why is the word for "everything" written as allt?
How do I answer this question if everything is indeed okay?
You can simply reply by saying Já, allt í lagi (Yes, everything is okay) or just repeat Allt í lagi as a statement.
Can I use allt í lagi just like the English word "okay"?
Yes! It is very versatile. Just like in English, you can use allt í lagi to ask if someone is hurt, to check if a situation is fine, or to agree to a plan (like saying "Okay, I will do that").
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