ljósin

Ljósin is the definite plural form of the Icelandic noun ljós, meaning light or lights. In Icelandic, nouns are inflected for number and definiteness, so the indefinite/plural form ljós corresponds to “lights” in a general sense, while ljósin marks a specific set of lights known to both speaker and listener. The corresponding definite singular form is ljósið, meaning “the light.”

The term ljósin can refer to any source or instance of illumination, including natural daylight as well as artificial lighting such as lamps, bulbs, and streetlights. Because it denotes definite lights, it is commonly used when speakers refer to lights that are present in a particular place or context, for example, a room, building, or outdoor area.

In usage, ljósin often appears in everyday conversation, media, and literature where illumination, visibility, or guidance is a relevant motif. As a plural definite noun, it can carry sensory and symbolic connotations, ranging from practical lighting to metaphorical brightness or clarity.

See also:

- ljós (light)

- Icelandic grammar: definite forms

- Light in Icelandic literature and culture

Note: ljósin should be interpreted in context to determine whether it refers to “the lights” (definite plural) or, in other contexts, a broader or metaphorical sense of illumination.