keðjan

Keðjan is the definite form of the Icelandic noun keðja, meaning “the chain.” The term refers to a linked sequence of metal links used for fastening or securing objects, and it also appears in figurative uses to describe a sequence, a chain of events, or a linked series of dependencies.

In Icelandic, keðja is a feminine noun. The definite singular form is keðjan, and the word follows standard Icelandic patterns for number and definiteness. The noun can be used in both literal and metaphorical senses, with the form adapting to singular or plural contexts as required.

Etymology and cognates: The word keðja is part of the North Germanic family, with cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish kæde and Swedish kedja. This reflects shared roots across the Nordic languages.

Examples: Keðjan er úr stáli. The chain is made of steel. Keðjan er notuð til að festa hluti. The chain is used to fasten objects.

See also: Chain (general concept) and Icelandic vocabulary related to tools and objects.