Störf

Störf is the Icelandic word for jobs or occupations. It is the plural form of starf and is used to refer to employment, professional duties, or the various forms of work that people do. In everyday language, störf can denote both a person’s current employment and the different kinds of work available in a society.

Etymology and meaning: The term stems from the Old Norse word starf, related to the verb starfa “to work.” In modern Icelandic, störf designates multiple jobs or roles rather than a single position. It can also be used more broadly to talk about the kinds of work associated with a field or industry.

Usage: Störf appears in a range of contexts. Common phrases include leita að störfum (looking for jobs), mörg störf eru laus til umsóknar (there are many jobs available for applications), and störf í sjávarútvegi (occupations in the fishing industry). It can refer to employment in general as well as to specific occupations or sectors within an economy.

Relation to related terms: While störf focuses on jobs and occupations, starf can also mean a function, role, or duty within an organization. Combinations such as starfsgreinir (fields of work) or atvinnulíf (working life) are related concepts used to discuss work in broader terms.

See also: employment, labor markets, Icelandic language.