mældist

mældist is a verb in the Icelandic language. It is the passive past tense, second person singular form of the verb "mæla," which generally means to measure, to speak, or to announce. Therefore, "mældist" translates to "were measured," "were spoken," or "were announced" when referring to an action done to "you" (singular) in the past.

The verb "mæla" has a range of related meanings, often dependent on context. In the context of measurement, it can refer to the act of taking a reading from an instrument or quantifying something. When used in the sense of speaking or announcing, it can imply a formal declaration or a pronouncement.

The passive voice in Icelandic, as in many languages, indicates that the subject of the verb is the recipient of the action rather than the performer. The past tense signifies that the action occurred at some point in the past. The second person singular form targets a single individual addressed directly.

Therefore, "mældist" would be used in a sentence like "Þú mældist góður" which could mean "You were measured as good" (in a test or assessment) or "You were announced as good" (in a competition or as a positive attribute). The specific meaning is clarified by the surrounding words and the overall situation being described.