greiðslan

Greiðslan is an Icelandic noun meaning the payment or the act of paying. It is the definite singular form of greiðsla, which denotes a transfer of money, a fee, a reimbursement, or the settlement of a debt. In everyday language, greiðsla can refer to a one-time payment, such as paying a bill, or to regular payments like wages, pensions, or social benefits. The plural form is greiðslur.

In legal, administrative, and financial contexts, greiðsla designates a monetary transfer from a payer to a recipient. It can refer to paying an invoice, a salary payment, or a government transfer to residents, such as benefits or subsidies. The term is neutral and widely used in banking, taxation, and commerce.

Etymology and usage notes: Greiðslan comes from the verb greiða, meaning “to pay.” As a standard word in Icelandic, it appears in formal documents as well as everyday speech. It can be used with different kinds of payments, including one-off settlements and recurring installments. Related terms include greiðsla (the payment in general), and plural forms like greiðslur (payments in general) and various compound terms such as greiðslutími (payment term).