lýsingarfornafns

Lýsingarfornafn is an Icelandic grammatical term referring to a demonstrative pronoun. These pronouns are used to point out or identify specific nouns. In Icelandic, the primary demonstrative pronouns are sá, sú, og það, which translate to "that" or "this" depending on context, and can also function as "he," "she," or "it." The choice of sá, sú, or það depends on the gender and number of the noun they are replacing or referring to.

Lýsingarfornöfn can also be inflected for case, number, and gender to agree with the noun they modify or stand for. For instance, sá is masculine nominative singular, while sú is feminine nominative singular and það is neuter nominative singular. Plural forms also exist. These pronouns are crucial for establishing reference and clarity within Icelandic sentences, similar to their counterparts in many other languages. They serve a demonstrative function, indicating something near or far from the speaker or writer. Understanding their declension is essential for correct usage in written and spoken Icelandic.