Aðilinn

Aðilinn is the definite form of the Icelandic noun aðili, which denotes a person, an entity, or a participant in a situation. The word is used across contexts to refer to someone or something that is involved in a matter or action. In legal language, aðili commonly means a party to a contract, a claim, or a court case. In everyday language, it can simply mean “the person in question” or “the involved party.” For example, hinn aðili skrifaði undir samningnum means “the other party signed the contract.”

Grammar and usage notes: Aðili is masculine and is declined with definite and indefinite forms. Indefinite singular is aðili, definite singular is aðilinn, indefinite plural is aðilar, and definite plural is aðilarnir. The term is widely used in legal, business, academic, and administrative contexts, as well as in general discourse to describe someone who participates in or is affected by an action or event.

See also: In Icelandic, the concept of a party or participant can also be described with related terms depending on context, such as persóna or annan aðila in specific constructions. The word aðili remains a general and neutral label for a participant, agent, or stakeholder in various activities or proceedings.