Athugasemdum

Athugasemdum is the dative plural form of the Icelandic noun athugasemd, meaning remark, note, or comment. The term refers to remarks made about something or notes attached to a text. It is primarily used in formal, written Icelandic—such as legal texts, academic writing, meeting minutes, and editorial notes—rather than in everyday speech. The singular form athugasemd and the nominative plural athugasemdir are related, but athugasemdum specifically marks the dative plural.

Usage and context: The form athugasemdum appears in phrases governed by the dative case, often after prepositions such as í (in) or með (with). For example: í athugasemdum við tillöguna koma fram ýmsar athugasemdir. The term is common in minutes, policy documents, and editorial notes where multiple comments or remarks are referenced.

Relationship and related terms: The root athugasemd reflects the act of noting or observing, with the suffix -semd forming the noun. The dative plural form athugasemdum is used after prepositions and in phrases where the dative is required. The word is part of Icelandic vocabulary for feedback and commentary and is widely encountered in formal documentation and scholarly writing.