Icelandic

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌkʰvaː(ð) ˈseijɪrʏ/

Phrase

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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

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