Sterklega

Sterklega is a word used in Icelandic to mean “more strongly” or “in a stronger way.” It functions as an adverb of manner and is formed by combining the adjective sterk- (strong) with the adverbial suffix -lega. This formation illustrates a productive pattern in Icelandic for creating adverbs that express degree or intensity.

In usage, sterklega is employed to intensify how an action is performed or how a state is described. It tends to appear in more formal or literary contexts, where precise emphasis is desired, rather than in everyday speech. The word can modify verbs or other adjectives to convey a higher level of force, effort, or impact.

Relation to other adverbs in Icelandic varies by context. The simpler adverb form sterkt is also used to mean “strongly,” especially in everyday language, whereas sterklega offers a more emphatic or nuanced degree of emphasis. The existence of sterklega demonstrates the flexibility of Icelandic adverb formation and the range of stylistic options available to speakers and writers.

See also: Icelandic language, Icelandic grammar, adverbs.