þiggir

þiggir is the present-tense, third-person singular form of the verb þiggja in Icelandic and Old Norse, meaning to receive or to accept. It is used to describe the act of taking something offered or granted, such as a gift, hospitality, or assistance. In Old Norse, the form appears in sagas and poetry; in modern Icelandic it remains common in everyday speech and writing.

Etymology and forms: The verb þiggja comes from Old Norse and is part of the Germanic language family. The form þiggir is the standard present-tense form for third-person singular in both Icelandic and Old Norse. The infinitive is þiggja, and the verb is used transitively, with the thing received typically treated as the direct object.

Usage notes: þiggja is transitive; the thing received is typically expressed as the object of the verb in the accusative case. It is used in a range of contexts, such as accepting a gift, accepting help, or agreeing to a request. In modern Icelandic, the verb is neutral and widely used across registers, from everyday conversation to formal writing. In historical texts, its use helps convey hospitality, agreement, or willingness to receive offerings.

See also: Icelandic verbs, Old Norse language, grammar of transitive verbs in Icelandic, verb conjugation.

References: Dictionary entries and grammar resources on Icelandic verb conjugation and Old Norse usage provide further details on forms, usage, and etymology.