myndum

myndum is the dative plural form of the Icelandic noun mynd, which means image or picture. In Icelandic grammar, mynd is a feminine noun, and myndum is used when the noun appears in the dative case in plural. This form is grammatical rather than a separate lexical item, and it occurs in contexts where the dative case is required by prepositions or sentence structure.

Etymology and usage: myndam originates from Old Norse mynd and is cognate with related terms in other Scandinavian languages that denote an image, appearance, or form. In modern Icelandic, mynd covers photographs, drawings, paintings, and other depictions, whether physical or digital. The dative plural myndum appears in phrases and sentences where the noun is not the direct object but is related to location, means, or association described by a governing preposition or verb.

Grammatical notes: as a case form, myndum reflects Icelandic’s rich nominal inflection. It is encountered mainly in written Icelandic, especially in descriptive passages, catalogues, discussions of collections, or media references that involve multiple images. The use of myndum highlights how Icelandic marks relationships between nouns and other elements in a sentence through case rather than relying on fixed word order alone.

See also: mynd (image), ljósmynd (photograph), teikning (drawing). Notes on Icelandic noun gender and case systems can provide broader context for understanding forms like myndum in everyday language and scholarly writing.