persónu

Persóna is an Icelandic noun that denotes a person, a character in a story, film, or theater, and can also refer to a person’s public image or persona. The term applies to real individuals as well as fictional figures, and is used in journalism, literature, and media to discuss identity, role, or character. In everyday language, persóna often conveys the idea of the social role a person presents in a given situation.

Etymology and usage: Persóna is borrowed from Latin persona and entered Icelandic through other European languages in the modern period. The word is used across different fields, including fiction, biographies, psychology, and discussions of public figures or online identities. It can describe both concrete individuals and imagined figures, as well as the concept of persona in social or professional life.

Grammar: Persóna is a feminine noun. The form persónu is the accusative or dative singular. The plural form is persónur. Context usually clarifies whether the reference is to a real person, a fictional character, or a public persona.

See also: persona, character, public image, identity.