þiggjið

þiggjið is a verb form in Icelandic. It is the present indicative, second-person plural form of the verb þiggja, which means to accept, receive, or take something that is offered. The form is used when addressing more than one person and asking or noting that they are receiving or accepting something, such as an offer, a gift, or hospitality.

Etymology and cognates: The verb þiggja originates in Old Norse and is part of the North Germanic language family. The form þiggjið appears in modern Icelandic as a direct descendant of the older verb paradigm, with related forms found in other Icelandic conjugations and historically in Old Norse texts. The general sense of taking or receiving has remained stable across the descendants.

Usage and nuance: þiggja covers both practical reception (accepting a gift, food, or invitation) and more figurative acceptance (accepting a proposal, aid, or offer). It is commonly used in everyday speech as well as in formal or literary contexts. In many situations it can carry a tone of politeness or gratitude, especially when paired with an expression of thanks.

Examples: A simple sentence using the form is “Þið þiggjið gjöfina með þökkum,” meaning “You all accept the gift with thanks.” The verb contrasts with synonyms such as taka (to take, more neutral or physical) or fá (to get, to receive, with a different nuance).

See also: Icelandic verbs, Old Norse, list of Icelandic verb conjugations.