kóðara

Kóðara is the genitive singular form of the Icelandic noun kóðari, which denotes a person who writes computer code; in English, a coder or programmer. The nominative form is kóðari, and the plural is kóðarar. The genitive singular kóðara is used to indicate possession, as in verk kóðara, meaning the coder's work.

Etymology and form: the word kóðari is derived from kóða, meaning to code, with the agentive suffix -ari, which is common in Icelandic for professions or roles. The corresponding genitive singular kóðara results from standard Icelandic grammar.

Usage and context: in modern Icelandic, forritari is the more common term for a programmer, while kóðari can appear in historical, informal, or niche contexts and may carry a somewhat regional or older nuance. The form kóðara appears primarily in phrases expressing possession, such as verk kóðara or verk kóðari’s, though the latter is less frequent in everyday language.

Relationship to related terms: kóðara is connected to other computer-related terms in Icelandic, including kóðun (coding), forritun (programming), and forritari (programmer). While kóðari is still understood, contemporary Icelandic often prefers forritari in technical communication.

Notes: as a grammatical form, kóðara is not a standalone lexical entry used widely in isolation; its meaning is anchored to kóðari and the broader ecosystem of Icelandic terms for computing.