Fjarlægra

Fjarlægra is a term that appears in certain Icelandic-language contexts as a nonstandard or dialectal inflected form related to the verb fjarlægja, which means to remove or to distance. In standard Icelandic, the infinitive is fjarlægja and the common present-tense forms align with regular inflection patterns, while fjarlægra is not a mainstream dictionary entry. Because of its limited attestation, fjarlægra is typically encountered only in regional texts, older manuscripts, or as a hypothetical or illustrative form in linguistic discussions.

Etymology and meaning

The term is linked to the root fjarlæg- (to remove, to distance) and a suffix pattern that can produce various inflected forms in Icelandic. Its precise grammatical status is unsettled in standard references, and it may reflect dialectal variation, archival spelling, or a pedagogical example used to demonstrate inflectional change over time.

Usage

In contemporary Icelandic usage, speakers would normally employ fjarlægja for the verb “to remove” and fjarlægir, fjarlægra, or other standard endings according to the tense, mood, and subject. Fjarlægra may appear in discussions of historical language, dialect studies, or as a constructed example in linguistic texts. When encountered as a proper noun in fiction or regional naming, fjarlægra functions as a name rather than as a verb form.

Related terms

- fjarlægja (to remove)

- fjarlægur (remote, distant)

- Icelandic language and dialect variation

Note

Fjarlægra is not a widely recognized standard term and may be encountered primarily in niche or historical contexts.