ákvörðuðu

Ákvörðuðu is an Icelandic word. It is the past tense, plural form of the verb "ákvarða," which means to decide or determine. Therefore, "ákvörðuðu" translates to "they decided" or "they determined." This verb is commonly used in Icelandic to describe a situation where a group of people has made a collective decision or come to a conclusion. For instance, a sentence might read, "Þau ákvörðuðu að fara í gönguferð" which translates to "They decided to go for a hike." The word itself is central to discussions of choices, plans, and outcomes in the Icelandic language. It is a fundamental part of expressing past actions and collective agency.