félagsfræðilegir

Félagsfræðilegir is an Icelandic adjective that translates to "sociological" in English. It is used to describe anything related to sociology, the scientific study of society, including social behavior, social structures, and social relationships. When an adjective is used in Icelandic, it is often inflected to agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. For example, "félagsfræðileg rannsókn" means "sociological research" (feminine singular), while "félagsfræðilegir þættir" means "sociological aspects" (masculine plural).

The term can refer to various aspects of the social sciences. This includes theories, methods, and findings within the field of sociology. For instance, a "félagsfræðilegur greining" would be a sociological analysis, examining societal patterns and influences. It can also apply to academic disciplines, such as when referring to "félagsfræðilegir námskeið" (sociological courses) or "félagsfræðilegir fræðimenn" (sociological scholars). The adjective helps to specify that a particular concept, study, or phenomenon is being viewed through the lens of sociology, emphasizing its connection to the study of human social life and institutions.