fjölfjöl

Fjölfjöl is an Icelandic term that translates roughly to "many many" or "very very." It is often used as an intensifier in everyday language to emphasize the degree of something. For example, one might say "þetta var fjölfjöl gott" which means "this was very very good." The word is a compound of "fjöl" meaning "many" or "much" repeated. Its usage is informal and common in spoken Icelandic, adding a colloquial flair to expressions of quantity or quality. While not a formal grammatical construct, fjölfjöl effectively conveys a strong sense of magnitude or intensity. It is understood by native Icelandic speakers as a way to amplify a preceding adjective or adverb. The repetition serves to reinforce the meaning, making it a vivid and informal expression.