uppgötvuðum

Uppgötvuðum is an Icelandic word. It is the first-person plural past indicative form of the verb "uppgötvuð," which translates to "discovered" or "found out" in English. Therefore, "uppgötvuðum" specifically means "we discovered" or "we found out."

This word is used in Icelandic to describe a past event where a group of people, including the speaker, came to learn or realize something. For example, one might say "Uppgötvuðum við nýja leið" which translates to "We discovered a new way." The context in which "uppgötvuðum" is used will determine the precise nature of the discovery. It can refer to tangible findings, such as discovering an object or a place, or intangible ones, like uncovering a truth or understanding a concept.

The grammatical structure of Icelandic places a strong emphasis on verb conjugations, and "uppgötvuðum" is a clear example of how verbs change to reflect the subject, tense, and mood. The "-um" ending on the verb signifies the first-person plural past tense. It is a common and functional word in everyday Icelandic conversation and writing.