fjölmennur

Fjölmennur is an Icelandic adjective meaning “crowded” or “populous.” It describes places—such as towns, districts, or markets—with a high population relative to surrounding areas, or events that attract large crowds. The term is formed from the prefix fjöl- meaning “many” and menn meaning “people,” with the suffix -ur turning it into a descriptive adjective. It is cognate with Old Norse forms such as fjölmennr.

In use, fjölmennur is commonly applied to towns and urban areas when referring to population levels, as well as to gatherings, concerts, meetings, and other events that draw large attendances. Examples include fjölmennur bæjarhluti (a densely populated city district) or fjölmennur fundur (a well-attended meeting). The word can appear in news reports, travel writing, and demographic descriptions.

Related terms include fjöldi (crowd, multitude) and þéttbýli (dense population or urban area). The word may appear in various contexts to emphasize the scale of people involved, from everyday descriptions of a crowded market to formal assessments of urban growth.

Notes: As with many Icelandic adjectives, fjölmennur agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, and context determines the exact form.