lýsti

Lýsti is a word found in the Icelandic language. In grammatical terms, lýsti is the past tense form of the verb lýsa. The exact meaning conveyed by lýsti depends on the sense of lýsa in a given clause, since lýsa has several related meanings and is used in a variety of contexts, from narration to description to illumination. As a past tense form, lýsti marks a completed action in the past and agrees with the subject through Icelandic verb conjugation.

Phonology and orthography are notable for the presence of the letter ý, a vowel distinct from i. Correct spelling with diacritics is important for distinguishing words in Icelandic, and lýsti illustrates how diacritics can affect pronunciation and grammatical form. In addition to its function in ordinary prose, lýsti can appear in historical texts, poetry, and other genres where standard past-tense conjugations are required.

Beyond its use as a verb form, lýsti may appear in discussions of Icelandic grammar or as an example in language-learning materials illustrating past-tense conjugation. In some contexts, it could also be encountered as a proper noun or part of a place name or personal name, though such uses are less common and highly context-dependent.

See also: Icelandic language, Icelandic grammar, Icelandic verbs, verb conjugation.