Skammtar
Skammtar is a term used in Icelandic language with several related meanings centered on the idea of a portion or portion-sized unit. The word is the plural form of skammtur, which denotes a dose, serving, or share. In modern Icelandic, skammtur can refer to various kinds of portions, including food, drink, or medicine.
Etymology and usage. Skammtur originates in Icelandic and traces back to Old Norse, where a similar term
Culinary and everyday use. In dining and cooking, skammtar often describe small tasting portions or sampler
Medicine and dosing. In pharmacology and healthcare, skammtur is used to denote a dose of medication. The
Toponymy and onomastics. Skammtar can occasionally appear as a proper noun in Icelandic contexts, such as place