Hættulegar

Hættulegar is an Icelandic word that translates to "dangerous" in English. It is an adjective used to describe anything that poses a risk or threat of harm, injury, or damage. The word can be applied to a wide range of situations, objects, or activities, from hazardous weather conditions to risky behaviors.

In everyday Icelandic conversation, hættulegar is a common descriptor. For instance, one might refer to a steep cliff as hættulegt, or a fast-moving river as hættulegt. It can also be used to describe abstract concepts or situations, such as a financially precarious investment being hættulegt, or a political decision having hættulegar consequences. The word carries a clear warning and implies a need for caution or avoidance.

The grammatical form of hættulegar changes depending on the gender and number of the noun it modifies. The singular masculine form is hættulegur, the singular feminine form is hættuleg, and the plural form for all genders is hættuleg. The neuter singular form is hættulegt. For example, a dangerous dog would be a "hættulegur hundur," a dangerous situation would be a "hættuleg staða," and dangerous animals would be "hættuleg dýr." Understanding these variations is key to using the word correctly in Icelandic.