gagnrýndum

Gagnrýndum is the dative plural form of the Icelandic word gagnrýna. Gagnrýna itself is a verb meaning to criticize or to review. Therefore, gagnrýndum directly translates to "to the criticized ones" or "by the criticized ones" depending on the sentence structure.

In Icelandic grammar, the dative case is used to indicate various relationships, including the indirect object, the object of certain prepositions, and the recipient of an action. When used in the plural form, gagnrýndum signifies that the action of criticism is directed towards or affects multiple entities or individuals.

For instance, a sentence might state that an artist's work was met with praise and criticism. If the criticism was directed at specific aspects of the work, one could say the work was "gagnrýndum" in those areas. Alternatively, if a group of people were the subject of criticism, they would be referred to as "gagnrýndum" in the dative case. The precise meaning is always derived from the context of the full sentence.