Stoðum

Stoðum is a form in the Icelandic language that can function in two related ways, both derived from the noun or verb related to the concept of support. It is written with the letter ð (eth).

As a verb form, stoðum is the first-person plural present tense of the verb stoða, which means to support, assist, or back. In modern usage it appears in sentences such as “Við stoðum þig,” meaning “We support you.” This form reflects Icelandic verb conjugation for the first-person plural.

As a noun form, stoðum can appear as the dative plural of the feminine noun stoð, which also means “support” or “backing.” In this sense, stoðum is not a separate lexical item but a grammatical ending that appears in contexts requiring the dative plural. This noun usage is mostly found in older, more formal, or specialized texts rather than in everyday conversation.

Pronunciation and orthography align with Icelandic conventions, using the eth letter ð and the appropriate inflectional endings for mood, number, and case. The form’s dual function—both a verb form and a noun inflection—reflects Icelandic’s rich system of conjugation and declension.

See also: stoð (the noun meaning “support”); stoða (the verb meaning “to support”).