félögum

félögum is the dative plural form of the Icelandic noun félagi, meaning companion, partner, or fellow member. It is used to indicate accompaniment by more than one person, typically after the preposition með. For example, Ég var með félögum mínum í kvöld means “I was with my companions tonight.” The form contrasts with other cases such as the nominative félagar (companions) and the genitive félaga (of companions).

Etymology and related terms: The word félagi derives from Old Norse félagi, connected to félag meaning partnership or company. In modern Icelandic, félagi can refer to a person who belongs to a group, a fellow member of a club or organization, or a partner in a collaboration. The broader noun félag refers to a group, association, or company.

Usage: Félögum is commonly found in both spoken and written Icelandic when describing people who accompany someone or belong to a group. It is used across formal and informal contexts, including social events, work settings, and discussions of membership or affiliation. As a grammatical form, it specifically marks the indirect object or the adverbial phrase introduced by með, indicating companionship in the plural.

See also: félagi, félag, félagsskapur, félagssamtök.