útgefið

útgefið is the past participle of the Icelandic verb útgefa, meaning to publish or issue. As an adjective, it describes material that has been published or released, such as a book, article, edition, or media release. The neuter singular form is útgefið, and it agrees with the noun in gender and number: útgefin (feminine), útgeinn (masculine), útgefið (neuter).

Etymology and grammar: the word is formed from the prefix út- meaning out and the verb gefa, historically related to giving or issuing. In use, útgefið functions as a participial adjective and is common in bibliographic and publishing contexts. It can appear in phrases that indicate publication status or edition, for example in library records or publishing notes.

Usage: útgefið is frequently found in library catalogs, bibliographies, and publication metadata to mark that a work has been released to the public. It is also used in general writing to describe works that have already been published, such as books, articles, music releases, films, or software. The related noun forms include útgefandi (publisher) and útgáfa (edition or release).

See also: útgefandi, útgáfa, útgáfaður (various related forms), and other publishing terminology in Icelandic.

Examples: handritið er útgefið. bókin er útgefin. verk er útgefið í þriðju útgáfu.