hagkvæman

Hagkvæman is accustive singular masculine form of the Icelandic adjective hagkvæmur, meaning economical or cost‑effective. The word describes something that offers good value for money or uses resources efficiently. As a grammatical form, hagkvæman is used to modify a masculine noun in the accusative case, for example in a sentence like “Hann kaupir hagkvæman bíl” (He buys an economical car).

Etymology and related forms: hagkvæmur is a native Icelandic adjective; its related noun is hagkvæmni, which denotes efficiency, economy or thrift. Comparative and superlative forms include hagkvæmari (more economical) and hagkvæmasta (most economical). The term is widely used in consumer guidance, policy discussions, energy efficiency, architecture, transportation and procurement to indicate good value or resource efficiency.

Usage and nuance: In Icelandic, hagkvæmur carries connotations of prudent financial choice as well as efficient use of time and resources. It is commonly applied to products, services, plans or actions that reduce cost without sacrificing quality, or that maximize long‑term benefits. The concept is closely linked to broader ideas of cost‑effectiveness and sustainability, and appears in both everyday language and formal writing.

See also: hagkvæmni, hagkvæmari, hagkvæmasta, hagræði, kostnaður, særrænar en. For further reading, Icelandic dictionaries and style guides discuss the appropriate grammatical usage of hagkvæmur and its forms in different cases and genders.