dauðsföllum

Dauðsföllum is an Icelandic word that translates to "deaths" or "fatalities." It is a plural noun derived from the singular word "dauði," meaning "death." The term is used in various contexts, including news reports, official statistics, and discussions about mortality.

In Icelandic, when referring to the number of deaths in a particular event, such as an accident or a natural disaster, the word dauðsföllum is commonly employed. For instance, news articles might report on the "fjöldi dauðsfalla" (number of deaths) resulting from a traffic accident or a disease outbreak.

The word can also be used in a more general sense to discuss the concept of death or mortality. However, its primary use is in quantifying and reporting specific instances of death. The grammatical form "dauðsföllum" is the dative plural, often used when referring to deaths in relation to an action or event, such as "tala dauðsföllum" (the number of deaths). Understanding the nuances of its grammatical case is important for accurate usage in Icelandic. The concept it represents is universal, but the specific linguistic form is unique to the Icelandic language.