Kóðans

Kóðans is the genitive singular form of the Icelandic noun kóði, meaning code or cipher. In Icelandic, kóðinn is used for “the code,” and kóðans functions as the possessive form meaning “the code’s” or “of the code.” The term appears mainly in formal or technical contexts when referencing code as an object or concept.

Usage and examples. In sentences, kóðans is used in possessive phrases such as kóðans virkni (the code’s functionality) or kóðans uppruni (the code’s origin). In everyday Icelandic, speakers may prefer kóði or paraphrase instead, since kóðans is relatively formal and specialized. Example sentences: Kóðans virkni er grundvöllur öruggrar forritunar. Uppruni kóðans er óljós. (The code’s functionality is the basis of secure programming. The code’s origin is unclear.)

Context and related terms. The word is rarely used as a standalone noun; it typically appears within compounds or phrases. It is closely related to other forms of kóði and to concepts such as kóðun (coding) and forrit (program).

See also. kóði, kóðun, forrit.