Klæðast

Klæðast is an Icelandic verb meaning "to dress" or "to wear". It is a transitive verb, meaning it typically takes a direct object. For example, "Hún klæðist fallegum kjól" translates to "She is wearing a beautiful dress". The verb conjugate in Icelandic is regular, following the standard patterns for verbs ending in -ast. The past tense is klæddist and the perfect participle is klæðst. The verb can also be used reflexively, meaning "to dress oneself". For instance, "Ég klæði mig" means "I am dressing myself". In a broader sense, klæðast can refer to adorning oneself or being adorned with something, not exclusively clothing. This can extend to metaphorical uses, such as being "dressed" in a certain quality or characteristic. The noun form related to clothing is "fatnaður", which means attire or clothing. Understanding the nuances of klæðast is key to comprehending idiomatic expressions and descriptions of appearance in Icelandic.