hvað segirðu

Icelandic

Etymology

Hvað (“what”) + segir (“say”) + þú (“you”) (literally "what say you?"), with "þú" being merged with the previous verb.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌkʰvaː(ð) ˈseijɪrʏ/

Phrase

hvað segirðu?

  1. how are you?
    Hvað segirðu? - Allt gott, takk fyrir. ― How are you? - I'm fine, thanks.
    Hvað segirðu gott? ― How are you?

Usage notes

May be written as "Hvað segir þú?" if one wishes to emphasize "þú".

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