umræðum

Umræðum is an Icelandic verb form meaning “we discuss” or “we are discussing.” It is the first-person plural present tense form of the verb umræða, which means to discuss, debate, or deliberate. The related noun umræði denotes discourse or a discussion, and the two share the same root.

Etymology and form: The root umræð- is linked to the concept of discourse or debate in Icelandic. Umræðum functions as the present-tense form used with the subject Við (we) to indicate ongoing discussion. Other persons have different endings, such as ég umræði (I discuss).

Usage: Umræðum appears in everyday speech, media, and formal writing to describe active dialogue or deliberation. It commonly appears in sentences like “Við umræðum tillögur að nýrri reglugerð” (We are discussing proposals for a new regulation) or “Hópurinn umræðum málin” (The group discusses the matters). The form emphasizes the ongoing, collaborative nature of the discussion.

Grammatical notes: Like many Icelandic verbs, umræða takes different endings for different subjects and tenses. Umræðum specifically signals present action with the first-person plural subject. The word can also appear in compound verbal phrases and is often found in both formal and informal contexts.

See also: umræða (to discuss), umræði (discourse, discussion), umræða (discussion or discourse), umræðuhæfni (discourse competence).