fjöldamörgum

Fjöldamörgum is an Icelandic term that translates to "many thousands" or "numerous thousands." It is used to indicate a very large quantity of something, typically when an exact number is not known or is impractical to specify. The word is a compound of "fjöldi" meaning "number" or "quantity" and "mörgum" meaning "many" or "numerous," with the suffix "-um" indicating the plural dative case.

The phrase is commonly employed in everyday conversation, literature, and news reporting to convey a sense of scale. For instance, one might read about fjöldamörgum people attending a festival, fjöldamörgum trees being planted, or fjöldamörgum fish being caught. It serves as a general descriptor for a substantial but indefinite multitude. While it implies a number in the thousands, the precise figure is left open to interpretation based on context. It is distinct from more specific quantifiers like "þúsundir" (thousands) or exact numerical figures. The use of fjöldamörgum emphasizes the sheer volume or scale of the subject being discussed, highlighting its impressiveness or significance.