hættulegra

Hættulegra is the genitive plural form of the Icelandic adjective "hættulegur". This adjective translates to "dangerous" in English. Therefore, "hættulegra" specifically refers to the dangerousness of multiple things or a collective group of dangerous entities. Its grammatical function is to show possession or to indicate what something is composed of or related to, in relation to these plural dangerous items.

In Icelandic grammar, the genitive case is used for various purposes, including indicating possession, origin, or relationship. When applied to "hættulegur" in the plural genitive form, it signifies "of the dangerous ones" or "belonging to the dangerous things." For example, one might encounter a phrase like "afleiðingar hættulegra efna," which translates to "consequences of dangerous substances." Here, "hættulegra" modifies "efna" (substances), indicating that the substances are dangerous.

Understanding the declension of Icelandic adjectives is crucial for correct usage. "Hættulegur" is a strong adjective, and its forms change based on gender, number, and case. "Hættulegra" is specifically the genitive plural form, applicable regardless of the gender of the nouns it modifies. This grammatical precision is characteristic of the Icelandic language.