eðlilegan

Eðlilegan is the accusative singular masculine form of the Icelandic adjective eðlilegur. The base adjective means natural, normal, proper, or reasonable; it describes something as in accordance with nature, common sense, or inherent characteristics rather than artificial or contrived.

Etymology and grammar: The adjective comes from eðli, meaning nature or essence, with a derivational suffix forming an adjective. Icelandic adjectives decline by gender, number, and case. Eðlilegan is used when the noun it modifies is masculine singular and in the accusative case. The corresponding nominative form is eðlilegur, the feminine form is eðlileg, and the neuter form is eðlilegt.

Usage: In Icelandic, eðlilegur is used to describe actions, attitudes, or objects as natural or sensible. It can express that something is typical or appropriate, or that a reaction is reasonable given circumstances. It appears in everyday speech as well as in philosophical or cultural discussions.