Spurningar

Spurningar is the Icelandic noun meaning "questions." It is the plural form of spurning, a feminine noun used to refer to inquiries, doubts, or topics of curiosity. The word appears in everyday speech as well as in formal contexts such as education, media, and politics.

Etymology and grammar: Spurning comes from the Icelandic verb spyrja, "to ask." The language forms a standard noun paradigm: spurning (indefinite singular), spurningin (definite singular, the question), spurningar (indefinite plural, questions), and spurningarnar (definite plural, the questions). As with many Icelandic nouns, the definite forms attach as suffixes to the noun.

Usage and contexts: In schools, spurningar are posed to students to test understanding. In journalism, they refer to the questions asked of interviewees or subjects. In political discourse, the term is used for questions directed to public officials; in Icelandic parliamentary language, a related term fyrirsurnung or fyrirspurn can denote a formal question to a minister. Spurningar are also common in everyday conversation, where people ask about plans, concerns, or explanations.

Translations and nuances: Spurningar can be translated simply as "questions," but the word also encompasses inquiries that require answers, problems to be addressed, or topics for discussion. The term is versatile across registers, from casual dialogue to structured Q&A formats.

See also: spurning, fyrirspurn, Alþingi (Icelandic parliament).