Samningurinn

Samningurinn is the definite singular form of the Icelandic noun samningur, meaning “the agreement” or “the contract.” It is used to refer to a specific negotiated instrument, whether an international treaty, a business contract, or another legally binding arrangement. In legal and diplomatic contexts, samningurinn often denotes an agreement that is already known to the reader or listener.

In general use, samningurinn contrasts with samningur, which can refer to an agreement in a non-specific sense. The definite form signals that the particular agreement has been identified in the discourse. The term appears frequently in official documents, news reporting, and formal negotiations, where the existence and terms of a given agreement are relevant to the discussion.

Grammatical notes: samningur is a masculine noun; its definite singular form is samningurinn. Plural forms are samningar (indefinite) and samningarnir (definite). The word can be employed across contexts, from domestic legislation to international treaty language, and is commonly found in headlines and formal prose where precise reference to a specific agreement is required.