náttúrulegu

náttúrulegu is the dative singular masculine form of the Icelandic adjective náttúrulegur, meaning natural, in the sense of pertaining to nature or being in accordance with nature. In Icelandic, adjectives agree with the gender, number, and case of the noun they describe, so náttúrulegu appears when the noun is masculine singular and in the dative case. For example, í náttúrulegu samhengi translates to “in a natural context.”

Grammatically, náttúrulegu is one of several inflected forms of náttúrulegur. The base form, náttúrulegur, is used for masculine singular in the nominative, while other forms include endings for accusative, genitive, and other cases. There are also separate forms for feminine and neuter nouns, and for different numbers (singular or plural).

Etymology-wise, náttúrulegu comes from náttúra, meaning nature, combined with the suffix -legur, a common Germanic-derived ending that forms adjectives meaning “pertaining to” or “having the quality of.” The word thus conveys the sense of something that is natural or nature-related.

Usage-wise, náttúrulegu appears in contexts discussing nature, natural phenomena, or contrasts between natural and artificial. It is common in scientific, philosophical, and literary Icelandic when describing processes, contexts, or objects that are in accordance with nature or derived from nature.