Siðferðilegu

Siðferðilegu is an Icelandic adjective form related to ethics and morality. It is derived from the noun siðferð, morality, with the adjectival suffix -ilegur, yielding meanings such as moral or ethical. The form siðferðilegu appears as one inflected form of this adjective, reflecting Icelandic’s system of gender, number, and case in agreement with the noun it modifies. The base forms are siðferðilegur (masculine), siðferðileg (feminine or common gender), and siðferðilegt (neuter). The adverbial form is typically siðferðilega.

Usage and meaning fields

Siðferðilegu is used to describe aspects that relate to ethics, morals, or standards of conduct. It appears in philosophical, legal, journalistic, and policy contexts to emphasize moral considerations or normative judgments. The term often conveys a formal or academic tone and is common in discussions of responsibility, governance, and how actions align with ethical standards.

Common collocations and contexts

- í siðferðilegu ljósi (in an ethical light)

- siðferðilegu gildi (moral/ethical values)

- siðferðilegu sjónarmiði (moral perspective)

It is typically paired with nouns referring to actions, policies, or frameworks to highlight their ethical dimensions.

See also

Siðfræði (ethics), siðferðisregla (moral rule), siðferðilegur (masculine form), siðferðileg (feminine form), siðferðilegt (neuter form)

In sum, siðferðilegu is a key inflected form of the Icelandic adjective describing anything related to morality or ethical considerations, used across formal and intellectual discourse.