nægjanlegur

Nægjulegur is an Icelandic adjective that translates to sufficient, adequate, or enough in English. It describes a quantity or quality that meets a required standard or need. The word is derived from the Old Norse word "nægr," meaning near or close, and "-legur," a common adjective suffix.

In everyday Icelandic, nægjulegur is used to indicate that something is just about right for a particular purpose. For instance, one might say "Það er nægjulært matur" (There is enough food) if there is a sufficient amount for everyone. Similarly, "Hann hefur nægjulægt starf" (He has an adequate job) implies that the job meets his needs, even if it is not exceptional.

The concept of nægjulegur can extend beyond mere physical quantities. It can also refer to intellectual or emotional sufficiency. For example, a person might feel they have had nægjulegur rest (enough rest) after a period of sleep. The word carries a connotation of meeting a minimum requirement without necessarily exceeding it. It is a practical and common term used in various contexts to express the idea of sufficiency.