hámarksfjölda

Hámarksfjölda is a noun phrase in Icelandic meaning “the maximum number” or “the upper limit of a quantity.” It is formed from hámark, meaning upper limit or maximum, and fjöldi, meaning number or quantity. The form hámarksfjölda is the genitive singular of hámarksfjöldi and is used when the phrase modifies another noun to indicate what is being limited.

Usage and meaning

The term is commonly used in administrative, legal, statistical, and planning contexts to specify quotas or caps. It is typically combined with a following noun in the genitive to indicate the object of the limit, for example: hámarksfjölda gesta (the maximum number of guests) or hámarksfjölda þátttakenda (the maximum number of participants). In official texts, the phrase communicates a binding upper limit for allocation, capacity, or eligibility.

Examples

Hámarksfjölda gesti í veislunni er 150.

Hámarksfjölda þátttakenda í keppni er 500.

See also

Hámark, Fjöldi, Takmörk.

Notes

Hámarksfjölda is primarily a formal or technical expression and is commonly found in policies, guidelines, event planning documents, and statistical reports. It is used to specify limits clearly and succinctly.