nægilegu

Nægilegu is a form described in Icelandic grammar as an inflected form of the adjective nægilegur, which denotes sufficiency or adequacy. It is not a separate lexical item; rather, it is a grammatical variant used to modify a noun in a specific combination of case, number, and definiteness.

Etymology: The adjective nægilegur is derived from the verb nægja, meaning "to suffice," with the productive adjectival suffix -ilegur. The form nægilegu, ending in -u, follows a pattern seen in some Icelandic declensions where adjectives take a dative singular ending.

Usage: In descriptions of Icelandic morphology, nægilegu appears in reference grammars and dictionaries as one of the possible inflected forms. Its occurrence would be restricted to contexts requiring a dative singular adjective and is not a common standalone lexeme in modern usage. In everyday Icelandic, speakers typically use the corresponding base form with the appropriate case ending for the noun being described.

See also: Icelandic grammar, adjective declension, nægja.