Tímafjórðungur

Tímafjórðungur is an Icelandic term that translates to "time quarter" or "quarter of an hour" in English. It specifically refers to a period of 15 minutes. This unit of time is commonly used in everyday conversation in Iceland, particularly when discussing schedules, appointments, or durations. For example, someone might say they will arrive in "two tímafjórðungur" which means they will arrive in 30 minutes. The concept is straightforward, dividing a full hour into four equal segments of 15 minutes each. While English speakers might use "a quarter past," "half past," or "a quarter to" in relation to the hour, tímafjórðungur functions more as a standalone unit of measurement for elapsed or remaining time. It is a simple and practical way to express shorter intervals within an hour, making it a useful component of the Icelandic language for timekeeping.