Kóðann

Kóðann is the accusative singular definite form of the Icelandic noun kóði, which means code or cipher. In Icelandic, kóði is a masculine noun used in contexts ranging from cryptography to computing. The form kóðinn is the definite nominative (the code as the subject), while kóðann is the definite accusative (the code as the direct object).

As a base term, kóði refers to any coded information, instruction, or algorithm in everyday Icelandic usage. The word is part of a broader Nordic vocabulary for code, with cognates in Danish and Swedish (for example, kode or kod) that reflect common linguistic roots for the concept of coded systems. In technical language, kóði appears in compounds and phrases describing code, encryption, or cryptographic material.

In contemporary Icelandic, kóði participates in everyday and specialized discourse related to technology, science, and security. One widely recognized compound is lyklakóði, meaning password. The term also functions as a general reference to source code or program logic in informal contexts, though native Icelandic speakers may prefer more specific terms such as forritkóði or kóðalög, depending on the context.

See also: kóði (Icelandic word), lyklakóði.