Viljaðum

Viljaðum is an Icelandic word. It is the first-person plural imperfect subjunctive of the verb vilja, which means "to want" or "to wish." Therefore, viljaðum translates to "we wanted" or "we wished" in a past conditional or hypothetical context.

This verb form is used when expressing a desire or intention that was not fulfilled or might not have been fulfilled in the past. For example, "Við viljaðum fara, en það rigndi" translates to "We wanted to go, but it rained." Here, the subjunctive mood indicates that the going did not happen due to the rain.

The imperfect subjunctive in Icelandic is characterized by the addition of the suffix -ðum to the stem of the verb in the past tense. For vilja, the past tense is vildum (we wanted). When shifting to the imperfect subjunctive, the 'd' is retained and the '-um' ending is maintained, resulting in viljaðum. This grammatical construction allows for nuanced expression of past desires and hypothetical situations.

Understanding viljaðum is crucial for comprehending past conditional statements and unrealized past wishes in Icelandic. It is a common and important verb form for speakers of the language.