mánuðum

Mánuðum is the dative plural form of the Icelandic noun mánuður, which means month. It appears when the noun is governed by prepositions or verbs that require the dative case, and it is used to refer to time spans measured in months.

In everyday Icelandic, mánuðum occurs in phrases such as í mörgum mánuðum, meaning in many months or over the course of several months. It is also used in time expressions like í fjórum mánuðum, meaning in four months, and fyrir mörgum mánuðum, meaning several months ago. The form therefore signals duration rather than a specific month.

Grammatically, mánuðum functions as a masculine noun in the dative plural, and it mirrors how other time units are declined in Icelandic when linked to prepositions that require the dative case. This makes it a common element in both spoken and written language, particularly in contexts involving scheduling, planning, or historical narration.

Beyond everyday use, mánuðum appears in news reporting, literature, and official documents when describing periods, deadlines, or age ranges that span multiple months. As part of standard calendar vocabulary, it helps convey precise temporal relationships in Icelandic. See also: mánuður, time measurement, Icelandic grammar.