Eftirminnilegar

Eftirminnilegar is an Icelandic adjective form meaning memorable or noteworthy, used to describe something that remains in memory after an experience or event. It is the feminine plural form of the adjective eftirminnilegur, which agrees with feminine plural nouns such as sögur (stories), myndir (films), or ljóða (poems in some contexts).

Etymology and form: The word is built from the prefix eftir- (after, subsequent) and the root minni (memory) with the common Icelandic adjective suffix -ilegur, which yields the sense of “capable of being remembered.” In Icelandic grammar, adjectives must agree with the gender and number of the nouns they modify, so the feminine plural form is eftirminnilegar.

Usage: Eftirminnilegar is used in literary criticism, reviews, and everyday speech to indicate that something leaves a lasting impression. It often appears in statements about works of art, literature, film, or events. Example: Þessar sögur eru eftirminnilegar, meaning “These stories are memorable.” The form can pair with plural feminine nouns in various contexts to express lasting impact or significance.

See also: Related Icelandic adjectives describing memory and impression include eftirminnilegur (masculine singular) and eftirminnilegar (feminine plural), as well as terms related to memory and impact in literary criticism. Notes on grammar and usage reflect standard Icelandic adjective agreement rules.