augljósir

Augljósir is an Icelandic term that means “obvious” or “evident.” It functions primarily as an adjective, with augljós being its base form. The plural form augljósir is used with masculine or mixed-gender nouns, and in some contexts augljósir can also be employed as a nominal form meaning “the obvious ones.” In everyday and formal Icelandic, the expression “Það er augljóst” is common and translates to “It is obvious.”

Etymology and form

The word augljós is built from elements associated with visibility and light, reflecting the idea of something that is easy to see. The plural augljósir shares the same root and is used when describing multiple obvious items or when the term is used as a collective reference.

Usage

Augljósir appears across journalism, essays, and academic writing to indicate conclusions or facts that require little or no further justification. Its use can convey neutrality when simply noting what is evident, or it can carry evaluative nuance, signaling that the speaker believes a point should be readily accepted. As with many evaluative adjectives, tone and context influence how strongly the term is felt by readers.

See also

Icelandic language; obviousness; linguistic style.