Klukkustundarnar

Klukkustundarnar is an Icelandic noun phrase that refers to the clock hours—either the hours of the day as indicated by a clock or a defined span of time measured in hours. It is the definite plural form of klukkustund, which combines klukka (clock) and stund (time or moment).

Etymology and usage: The base term klukkustund denotes an hour as marked by a clock. In everyday Icelandic, the indefinite plural klukkustundir is used to express duration, as in five hours. The definite plural klukkustundarnar is used when the speaker is referring to a specific, identifiable set of hours, for example hours that have been specified in a plan or schedule. The distinction between indefinite and definite form is a common feature of Icelandic noun usage and helps signal whether the hours are general or particular.

Timekeeping and conventions: In Iceland, 24-hour time notation is common in official contexts such as transport timetables and public administration, while spoken language may be more flexible. The term klukkustundarnar therefore appears in both everyday and formal time expressions, especially when a precise, identifiable group of hours is being discussed.

See also: klukkustund, stund, tími, timekeeping, Icelandic language.