skrifa

Skifa is an Icelandic verb meaning to write. It denotes the act of composing written text, such as letters, articles, or other material. The form derives from Old Norse skrifa, with the related noun skrift meaning writing or script.

In modern Icelandic, skifa follows regular verb conjugation. Present tense forms include ég skrifa, þú skrifar, hann/hún skrifar, við skrifum, þið skrifið, þeir skrifa. The past tense is skrifaði and the past participle is skrifað. The verb can be used in sentences like Ég skrifa bréf or Hún skrifar grein to illustrate everyday writing activity.

The term is primarily a language word rather than a name or title in most contexts. It underpins related terms such as skrift, meaning writing or script, and is noted in linguistic discussions as an example of a Germanic verb with cognates across Nordic languages. In Icelandic usage, to refer to writing in general or to the act of drafting text, skifa is the standard choice.