fjölþjóðlegum

Fjölþjóðlegum is the dative plural form of the Icelandic adjective fjölþjóðlegur, which translates to "multinational" or "international" in English. This grammatical form indicates that the adjective is modifying a plural noun in the dative case. In practice, fjölþjóðlegum would be used in sentences where the concept of multinationality or internationality is the indirect object or is affected by a preposition that governs the dative case.

For example, one might say "samskipti milli fjölþjóðlegum fyrirtækjum," which means "relations between multinational companies." Here, "fjölþjóðlegum" modifies "fyrirtækjum" (companies), which is in the dative plural, and the preposition "milli" (between) requires the dative case. Similarly, "ávinningur af fjölþjóðlegum samstarfi" translates to "benefit from international cooperation." In this instance, "fjölþjóðlegum" modifies "samstarfi" (cooperation), which is also in the dative singular, and the preposition "af" (from) governs the dative. Understanding the declension of Icelandic adjectives, including forms like fjölþjóðlegum, is crucial for correct grammatical usage.