forðist

Forðist is the second-person plural imperative form of the Icelandic verb forðast, meaning to avoid or stay away from something. It is commonly used in safety warnings and public advisories to urge a group to avoid danger or risk. The infinitive form is forðast, and the corresponding imperative singular is forðastu. The imperative form for addressing a group, as used on signs or instructions, is forðist.

The verb is used with objects or phrases that specify what should be avoided, often in combination with hazards, risky situations, or harmful behavior. In everyday Icelandic, forðast can refer to avoiding people, situations, or substances, and it appears in medical, public health, and safety contexts.

Pronunciation is roughly and commonly represented as for-ðast, with the Icelandic ð sound similar to the voiced th in this. The word reflects the broader family of Germanic verbs dealing with avoidance or staying away, and it is a productive term in discourse ranging from personal caution to formal safety notices.

See also: Icelandic language, forðast (verb)

Example usage:

- Forðist hættuna og leitaðu öruggra staðsetninga. Translation: Avoid the danger and seek safe locations.

- Forðist að snerta eldinn. Translation: Avoid touching the fire.