Fókusinn

Fókusinn is the Icelandic noun meaning the focus or central point of attention, and it is used in both literal and figurative senses. It can refer to a physical focal point in optics or photography, as well as to the main subject or aim of a discussion, study, or activity. In everyday language, fókusinn denotes where effort, attention, or concern is directed at a given time.

Etymology and forms: The word is a loan from the English focus and is used in Icelandic with the definite form fókusinn. In technical terms, compounds such as fókuspunktur (focal point) and fókusset (the act of focusing) are common. The term functions across disciplines, from science and technology to journalism and education.

Uses and contexts: In optics and photography, fókusinn refers to the point where light converges or where a camera’s lens is adjusted to achieve a sharp image. In research and communication, fókusinn indicates the central topic, objective, or priorities of a project, presentation, or publication. The concept is often paired with phrases describing attention, emphasis, or alignment with goals, such as “að setja fókusinn á” a particular tema or task.

See also: fókuspunktur, fókusráð, fókusset, focus in English-language technical terminology. The term is widely understood in Icelandic media, academia, and everyday speech as a concise way to describe the point of central importance or convergence.