djúpri

Djúpri is an Icelandic term that denotes the comparative form of the adjective djúpur, meaning deep. In English, it is translated as "deeper" or "more deep." The form is part of the standard Icelandic adjective system and is used when comparing depth between two or more nouns, whether describing physical depth (such as water, holes, or terrain) or figurative depth (such as meaning or complexity).

Etymology and forms: Djúpri originates from Old Norse djúpr and has cognates in other North Germanic languages. Like other Icelandic adjectives, djúpri inflects to agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, following the language’s usual declension patterns. The word’s use and inflection are regular within standard Icelandic grammar.

Usage: In contemporary Icelandic, djúpri appears in both spoken and written language. It is typically used in descriptive or comparative contexts to indicate a greater degree of depth relative to another referent. Its placement and agreement follow the same rules as other descriptive adjectives in Icelandic.

See also: djúpur, Icelandic grammar, comparative adjectives, depth (in language and geography).