kvöldin

Kvöldin is an Icelandic noun form meaning “the evenings” and is the definite plural of kvöld (evening). In ordinary use, kvöld can refer to the evening period; kvöldin marks a specific, definite set of evenings. The singular definite form is kvöldið.

The word kvöld comes from Old Norse kvǫld, related to the Swedish kväll and the Norwegian kveld, all from Proto-Germanic roots for the late part of the day.

In sentences, kvöldin is used to refer to the evenings in context and can appear in literature, journalism, and everyday speech. It functions as the definite plural of kvöld and helps indicate which evenings are being discussed or referenced.

As a time reference, kvöldin specifies which evenings are involved and is a standard part of Icelandic grammar and everyday language.