orðasamlags
Orðasamlags is the process in Icelandic of forming new words by combining two or more existing words into a single lexical unit. It is a central and productive mechanism for word formation, allowing speakers to express new concepts or more precise meanings without borrowing or creating new inflectional paradigms.
Most compounds in Icelandic are written as one word, though hyphenation or spacing can be used for
Common productive types include noun-noun compounds (bókabúð, bookshop), where the first element modifies the second; and
In orthography and usage, compounding interacts with semantic content and phonology, sometimes leading to phonetic adjustments
See also: compounding, word formation, Icelandic morphology, Icelandic orthography.