undirbúum

undirbúum is a form of the Icelandic verb undirbúa, meaning to prepare or to make ready in advance. It is the first-person plural present indicative form, typically translated as "we prepare" or, in contexts that invite action, as "let us prepare." The form appears in sentences where the speaker includes others in the act of preparing.

Usage: The verb undirbúa covers planning, provisioning, arrangements, and forethought. In neutral or formal Icelandic, undirbúum is common in discussions of projects, events, or study and work tasks. Example: Við undirbúum verkefnið fyrir fundinn. Translation: We are preparing the project for the meeting.

Grammatical notes: "Undirbúum" is the present plural form. Icelandic verbs have additional forms for past tense and participles; the related nouns include undirbúningur (preparation) and the adjective undirbúinn (unprepared).

Etymology and cognates: The verb is a compound of undir- and búa, reflecting the sense of making ready in advance. It derives from Old Norse undirbúa and has cognates in other Scandinavian languages.