hæðir

Háðir is an Icelandic adjective meaning addicted or dependent. It describes someone or something that is habitually influenced by, or relies on, a substance, activity, or condition. Common contexts include addiction to tobacco (háður tóbaki), alcohol (háður áfengi), or other substances, as well as dependencies on practices or routines. The expression is often used in medical, social, and policy discussions to characterize a condition that may require support or treatment.

Grammatical notes: The base form is háður; the plural form is háðir and is used when referring to multiple subjects. In predicative use, the construction Hann/þau er/eru háður x takes the dative of the thing of dependence, for example, Hann er háður tóbaki or Mennirnir eru háðir tóbaki. The phrase can also appear with other dependent nouns, such as háð fíkni or háður fíkn, depending on context.

Usage: Háðir is typically used to describe a state rather than a moral judgment, though it can carry evaluative connotations in everyday discourse. It is common in health, psychology, and social reporting to discuss prevalence, treatment options, and recovery approaches for háðir individuals.

See also: fíkn (addiction), fíknisjúkrahús (substance abuse treatment), tóbak, áfengi. The term is a standard descriptive word in Icelandic for discussing dependency and addiction in both clinical and public contexts.