Tileinkað

Tileinkað is an Icelandic word that functions as both a past participle and an attributive adjective. It is derived from the verb tileinka, which conveys the ideas of dedicating, devoting, or allocating something for a specific purpose. As an adjective, tileinkað can describe either a person or a thing, and it is used to express that something has been set aside for a particular use or that someone has committed themselves to a task or cause.

In its meaning related to devotion, tileinkað describes a person or their efforts as being fully devoted or committed to a craft, project, or cause. In its material or administrative sense, it describes resources, funds, or facilities that have been allocated or earmarked for a designated purpose. The nuance can shift with context: the former emphasizes personal dedication, the latter emphasizes formal designation or budgeting.

Grammatically, tileinkað is an adjective that inflects for gender and number in Icelandic. Common forms include tileinkaður (masculine), tileinkuð (feminine), and tileinkað (neuter), with corresponding plural forms. Because it is a past participle, its exact inflections align with standard Icelandic adjective agreement rules.

Usage notes emphasize that the intended sense—devotion versus allocation—depends on context and accompanying nouns. In official or financial language, it often signals that resources have been earmarked for a specific purpose. In personal or literary contexts, it tends to convey dedication and commitment.

See also: tileinka, dedication, allocation, Icelandic grammar.