Einfaldaðar

Einfaldaðar is an Icelandic word meaning “simplified.” It is the feminine plural form of the past participle or adjective derived from the verb einfalda, to simplify, and it is used to describe feminine plural nouns that have been made simpler. In Icelandic, past participles can function as adjectives and must agree with the noun in gender, number, and case; therefore einfaldaðar appears with feminine plural nouns such as útgáfur, leiðbeiningar, or sögur.

Usage is common in contexts where readability or accessibility is a concern, including education, publishing, and media. It is used to label materials that have been adjusted to be easier to read or understand. Examples include einfaldaðar útgáfur (simplified editions) of books, einfaldaðar leiðbeiningar (simplified instructions), and einfaldaðar sögur (simplified stories), often intended for children or language learners. The formulation signals a deliberate modification to reduce complexity while preserving core content.

The term is part of a broader set of linguistic tools in Icelandic for describing simplification. Related forms include einfaldur (simple), einföldun (simplification), and einfaldur or einfölduð in other gender-number combinations. Understanding einfaldaðar helps in reading educational materials, official guidelines, and media aimed at wider audiences, where clarity and accessibility are prioritized.