breiðir

Breiðir is a term in Icelandic that generally translates to "broad" or "wide." It is a descriptive adjective used to indicate a significant extent in width. For instance, it can describe a wide river, a broad plain, or a spacious room. The word originates from Old Norse and is cognate with similar terms in other Germanic languages. In a geographical context, "breiðir" might be used to distinguish a wider course of a river from a narrower one, or to characterize the expansive nature of a landscape feature. It is also used metaphorically, though less commonly, to imply something extensive or encompassing. The plural form is "breiðir," and the feminine form is "breið." The neuter form is "breitt." Usage in modern Icelandic is consistent with its literal meaning of wide or broad.