Spurningarnar

Spurningarnar is the definite plural form of the Icelandic noun spurning, meaning "the questions" or "the inquiries." The indefinite plural is spurningar. The word is used across varied contexts to refer to sets of questions that are being asked, examined, or discussed. Spurning is a feminine noun, and spurningarnar is formed to indicate that the questions in question are known or specific in the given context.

In education and assessment, spurningar refer to exam questions, problem sets, or prompts used to test understanding. In research and journalism, spurningar denote survey items, interview prompts, or lines of inquiry used to gather information. In philosophy and public debate, spurningar are central or guiding questions that define the scope of analysis or argument. In everyday speech, the term can point to unresolved issues or topics that invite further consideration.

The phrase appears in Icelandic writing and media whenever a topic is framed by its questions rather than its answers. Its use helps to signal a focus on inquiry, critical thinking, and the process of seeking information. As a linguistic form, spurningar (indefinite plural) and spurningarnar (definite plural) follow standard Icelandic agreement rules, with the definite form used when the speaker and listener share knowledge of which questions are being referenced.