sammála

Sammála is an Icelandic verb meaning to agree or to share the same opinion or decision. It is used to express assent to a person’s statement, a proposal, or a claim. The standard construction uses the dative case to indicate the person or thing one agrees with: for example, Ég er sammála þér (I agree with you) or Ég er sammála þessu (I agree with this). The phrase can be extended with a clause, as in Ég er sammála því að... (I agree with the proposition that...).

In ordinary speech, sammála is a common and versatile verb, appearing in casual conversation as well as in formal discussions and meetings. It can be used to indicate strong agreement or to acknowledge a point during dialogue.

Etymology: Sammála is formed from sam- meaning “together” and mál meaning “speech” or “matter,” with roots in Old Norse. The combination conveys the sense of being of the same view or having a shared matter.

See also: samningur (agreement), samkomulag (agreement/accord). Related concepts include terms for agreement in decision-making and civic discourse.

Overall, sammála is a central verb in Icelandic for signaling consensus, alignment, or approval in conversation and written text.