sögð

Sögð is an Icelandic word that translates to "said" or "told" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "segja," which means to say or tell. The word "sögð" is commonly used in Icelandic to report speech or to indicate that something has been communicated.

For example, "Hún sagði mér leyndarmál" translates to "She told me a secret." In this sentence, "sagði" is the past tense of "segja." If one were to say, "The story was told," it would be rendered as "Sagan var sögð." Here, "sögð" functions as the past participle, indicating that the action of telling has been completed.

The word "sögð" can also appear in various grammatical constructions. It might be used with auxiliary verbs or in more complex sentence structures to convey nuanced meanings related to communication and narration. Understanding "sögð" is essential for comprehending spoken and written Icelandic, particularly when dealing with reported speech or descriptions of past events involving communication. Its versatility makes it a fundamental element of the Icelandic language.