Samið

Samið is an Icelandic word that commonly functions as the past passive participle of the verb that means to agree, settle, or formulate. In standard usage, samið is an adjective describing something that has been concluded or adopted, such as an agreement, decision, or arrangement. It is frequently found in legal, administrative, and journalistic writing, often in constructions like það var samið milli aðila (an agreement was reached between the parties) or samið er um kjör og skilmála (the terms have been agreed).

Etymology and form: samið derives from Old Norse and the broader Germanic roots for “together” (prefix sama/sam-) combined with a participial suffix. The form is typically used in neutral or neuter contexts and can appear in fixed expressions that denote completion of an agreement or settlement.

Usage notes: In contemporary Icelandic, samið emphasizes the act of agreeing or negotiating rather than the substance of the agreement itself. It is more about the conclusion of a settlement than the specific terms. While samningur is the common noun for a contract, samið highlights that an agreement has been reached. The phraseology is common in official statements, media reports, and formal communications.

See also: samningur, samkomulag, samráð, making and concluding agreements.

Summary: Samið is a grammatical form tied to the act of agreeing or settling, used chiefly to indicate that something has been agreed upon. Its usage is typical in formal contexts where the focus is on the completion of an agreement rather than its content.