lífsgöngu

Lífsgöngu is a compound noun in Icelandic that translates roughly as “the journey of life” or “life’s walk.” It is formed from líf, life, and göngu, the form related to ganga meaning to go or walk, commonly used to express a process or path rather than a physical act alone.

Usage and meaning: In everyday Icelandic, lífsgöngu is not a common term. When it appears, it tends to occur in literary, philosophical, or reflective prose, where it functions metaphorically to denote the course or transitions of a person's life—ages, milestones, decisions, and experiences—rather than a literal stroll.

Relation to other terms: The concept of a life journey is often expressed with other compounds such as lífsferill, lífsreynsla, or lífsleið, depending on the emphasis on arc, experience, or direction. Because lífsgöngu is relatively rare and context-dependent, its precise sense is usually inferred from surrounding text.

This article treats lífsgöngu as a linguistic construct rather than a widely defined concept. If you are looking for a specific usage or a particular source that uses the term, additional context would help pinpoint its meaning.