griðarlegra

Gríðarlegra is an Icelandic word that translates to "enormous," "huge," or "immense" in English. It is the genitive plural form of the adjective gríðarlegur. This grammatical form is used when referring to a large quantity or a great number of things in a possessive or descriptive context. For example, one might speak of "gríðarlegra fjárhætta" which means "enormous financial risks," or "gríðarlegra átaka" meaning "immense struggles." The word itself conveys a sense of overwhelming size, scale, or intensity. Its usage in Icelandic emphasizes a significant magnitude, often applied to abstract concepts like effort or impact, as well as tangible objects or quantities. The root of the word, "gríðar," is related to concepts of force or violence, further emphasizing the powerful and overwhelming nature of what is being described. Understanding its genitive plural form is key to grasping its full grammatical utility in constructing complex Icelandic sentences that denote great scale.