nýstárlega

Nýstárlega is an Icelandic word that translates to "newly" or "recently" in English. It is an adverb used to indicate that an event, action, or state has occurred or come into being in the recent past. The word is formed from the adjective nýr (new) and the adverbial suffix -lega, which is commonly used to form adverbs in Icelandic.

The usage of nýstárlega is similar to its English counterparts. For example, one might say "Hún hefur nýstárlega farið til útlanda" which means "She has recently traveled abroad." It can also be used to describe something that has recently been established or created, such as "Þetta fyrirtæki er nýstárlega stofnað," meaning "This company was newly established."

The concept of "recentness" conveyed by nýstárlega is relative to the context of the conversation or text. What is considered recent can vary. It is a common and useful word in everyday Icelandic communication. It is often used in conjunction with past or present perfect tenses to emphasize the recency of an action. The word itself is straightforward in its meaning and grammatical function, serving as a direct temporal marker.