myndataka
myndataka is an Icelandic term that refers to photography or the act of taking pictures. The word is a compound of mynd, meaning image or picture, and taka, meaning to take. In contemporary Icelandic, the field of photography is typically expressed as ljósmyndun, and people commonly say taka ljósmyndir for “to take photographs.” Consequently, myndataka is less common in everyday speech and is more likely found in older texts or in linguistic discussions about Icelandic vocabulary.
Usage notes: As a noun, myndataka can denote the practice of taking pictures, but in modern usage
Historical context: Photography arrived in Iceland in the 19th century, and the language developed specific terms