heildargjald
Heildargjald is an Icelandic noun meaning the total charge or gross price for a service or product. It is the amount stated on an invoice or price list before deductions such as discounts, taxes, subsidies, or insurance adjustments. In everyday use, the term helps distinguish the full price from amounts paid or covered later through discounts, refunds, or third‑party payments.
Etymology: The word is built from heildar- meaning total and gjald meaning fee or charge. Gjald derives
Usage: The term appears across sectors including retail, services, and healthcare. Examples: “Heildargjald fyrir þjónustuna er
Relation to related terms: Heildargjald is distinct from nettóverð (net price) and from kostnaður (cost) in that