Beiðni
Beiðni is an Icelandic noun meaning a request or petition. It covers acts of asking for something from another person or from a public or legal authority. In everyday use it can be a request for information or help, or permission; in legal or administrative contexts it often denotes a formal written document or filing directed to an authority.
Etymology: Beiðni is derived from the verb beiða, “to request,” with the nominalizing suffix -ni. The term
Usage and content: A beiðni typically includes the applicant’s name and contact details, a concise subject,
Context and effects: In administrative and legal settings, a beiðni can initiate consideration or compel action
Relation to similar terms: Beiðni is a broad term for requests that may include information requests, permissions,
Examples: Beiðni um upplýsingar (request for information), beiðni um leyfi (request for permission). The form and