kostnaðarsamar
Kostnaðarsamar is Icelandic an adjective meaning costly or cost-intensive. It is used to describe actions, projects, or items that require substantial financial resources relative to the context. The term signals high upfront investments or ongoing expenses and is common in budgeting, procurement, and project evaluation. It does not by itself judge whether the spending is necessary, but it highlights potential financial risk or the need for thorough cost-benefit analysis.
Etymology and form: the root is kostnaður (cost) and the suffix -samur, which forms adjectives indicating a
Usage in context: ejemplos include kostnaðarsamar framkvæmdir (costly construction projects), kostnaðarsamar vörur (costly goods), and kostnaðarsamar
Relation to related concepts: kostnaðarhagkvæmni (cost-effectiveness) and kostnaðarstjórnun (cost management) are closely related. While kostnaðarsamar emphasizes
In sum, kostnaðarsamar is a descriptive term used to flag resources-intensive aspects of plans, projects, or