UppruniFirst attested in the 1900s, formed from á allan veg (“in every way”) or similar. Compare English always, Norwegian Nynorsk allveg, Low German allwege, although they are apparently independent formations.
- entirely, completely
“ekki alveg” — not quite, not at all
“Ég kem alveg!” — I'm coming!
“Hættu nú alveg” — Stop already!