This is the 150th most frequent Icelandic word.
alveg
"Alveg" means "completely," "entirely," or "totally" in English.
Here, 'alveg' is used to emphasize being completely sure, functioning as an adverb emphasizing the degree of assurance.
Ég er alveg viss um þetta.
I am completely sure about this.
In this example, 'alveg' emphasizes sufficiency, signaling that there is more than enough food, functioning as an adverb indicating abundance.
Við höfum alveg nógan mat.
We have plenty of food.
In this context, 'alveg' indicates 'just about to', describing an imminent event, thus serving as an adverb of proximity in time.