stöðvuðum

Stöðvuðum is an Icelandic word that translates to "stopped" in English. It is the past plural form of the verb "stöðva," meaning to stop. This verb is commonly used in various contexts, from halting a vehicle to ceasing an action or preventing something from progressing. For example, one might say "Við stöðvuðum bílinn" which means "We stopped the car." Similarly, "Lögreglan stöðvuðum glæpamennina" translates to "The police stopped the criminals."

The verb "stöðva" can also be used metaphorically. For instance, "Tíminn stöðvaðist" means "Time stopped," often used to describe a moment of intense shock or realization. The concept of being stopped can also apply to abstract ideas or processes. If a project was halted, one might say "Verkefninu var stöðvuð," meaning "The project was stopped." The word "stöðvuðum" specifically refers to a group of people or entities performing the action of stopping. It implies a collective or plural subject carrying out the act of cessation.