innleiðir

Innleiðir is the third-person singular present tense form of the Icelandic verb innleiða, meaning to introduce, usher in, or implement something and bring it into use or discussion. It is used to describe the act of bringing a policy, plan, topic, or method into effect or consideration.

Etymology and form: Innleiða is formed from the prefix inn- meaning into or inward and the verb leiða meaning to lead. The word has related forms such as innleiðing (the act of introducing) and innleiða (to introduce). The form innleiðir specifically denotes “he/she/it introduces” in the present tense.

Usage: Innleiðir appears mainly in formal or written Icelandic, including politics, administration, and education, when stating that someone is introducing or implementing something. It is typically followed by the object that is being brought into use or consideration. Example: Ráðherra innleiðir nýja reglugerð.

Context and nuance: The term conveys an act of bringing something into operation or discussion, often implying a planned or official introduction. It can describe policy implementation, program launches, or the inclusion of new elements into a system. In everyday speech, more general verbs such as hafa eða byrja að koma inn í samræðu might be used, but innleiðir remains common in formal contexts.

See also: innleiða, innleiðing, leiða.