höfum

höfum

The Icelandic word "höfum" means "we have."

Here, 'höfum' means 'have' in the sense of expressing possession of interest or inclination.

Við höfum áhuga á að læra ný tungumál.

We are interested in learning new languages.

In this question, 'höfum' is used as an auxiliary verb in forming the perfect tense.

Höfum við gleymt bókinni heima?

Have we forgotten the book at home?

Here, 'höfum' appears as an auxiliary verb indicating an action that has occurred up to the present.

Út frá því sem við höfum heyrt, lítur málið vel út.

Based on what we have heard, the matter looks promising.