djúpr

Djúpr is the Icelandic comparative adjective meaning deeper or more profound. It is used to indicate a greater degree of depth or intensity than another entity, in both physical and abstract contexts. The base adjective is djúpur, meaning deep, and djúpr is its comparative form used when comparing two or more things.

Origin and form: The word originates in Old Norse djúpr and is cognate with other Germanic terms for deep. As a comparative, djúpr follows Icelandic adjective inflection rules, agreeing with the noun in gender, number, and case. The exact form can vary with the noun it modifies, reflecting standard Icelandic grammar rather than a fixed, invariant ending.

Usage: Djúpr appears in descriptive writing, speech, and journalism when establishing a comparison of depth or profundity. It can describe physical depth, such as water or terrain, as well as metaphorical depth, such as insight or complexity. In practice, it is placed where a comparative description is required, with the noun’s gender and number determining the accompanying inflection of the adjective.

See also: Icelandic language, djúpur, djúpt, depth.