boðið

Boðið is a noun in Icelandic, referring to an invitation, an offer, or a command. It is the definite form of the base noun boð, which carries related senses across social, commercial, and formal language. The term derives from Old Norse boð, and cognates appear in other Nordic languages (for example Danish bud, Norwegian bud), reflecting a common Germanic heritage.

In everyday use, boðið most often denotes an invitation to attend an event or gathering. For example, “Ég fékk boð til veislu” means I received the invitation to the party. In a commercial or negotiation context, boðið can mean an offer or bid; phrases such as “boðið stendur yfir” signal that an offer is open or valid. In formal or historical language, boð can also mean a directive or command, and the related term boðorð is used for commandments or authoritative directives.

Grammatical notes: Boð is a neuter noun, and boðið is its definite singular form. The word appears in various compounds and fixed expressions, including tilboð (offer), boðskapur (message or proclamation), and boðorð (commandment). The exact sense of boðið is determined by context and accompanying words.

See also: tilboð, boðskapur, boðorð, boð.