raunveruleg

Raunveruleg is the feminine singular form of the Icelandic adjective raunverulegur, meaning real, actual, factual, or tangible. The term describes something that exists in reality, or statements and impressions that are not fictional or hypothetical. It can also be used to indicate plausibility or realism in a given context.

In Icelandic, adjectives agree with the noun in gender, number, and definiteness. The masculine and neuter forms corresponding to this adjective are raunverulegur and raunverulegt, while the feminine form is raunveruleg. Examples include: raunveruleg lýsing (a real description), það er raunverulegt vandamál (that is a real problem), and þetta er raunveruleg staðreynd (this is a real fact). The word is commonly used in journalism, education, and everyday language to distinguish what is genuinely the case from what is imagined or speculative.

Etymology and related forms: raunveruleg originates from raun, meaning truth or fact, combined with verulegur, meaning real or substantial. The compound thus conveys authenticity or actuality. Related terms include raunverulegur (masculine), raunverulegt (neuter), and the corresponding plural and definite forms that appear with different nouns.

Usage notes: Raunveruleg can describe physical reality (raunverulegar aðstæður), factual information (raunverulegar staðreyndir), or a sense of realism in descriptions and narratives. It should not be confused with terms that imply only plausibility or fictionalization; for that nuance Icelandic offers other adjectives such as raunhæfur for plausible, depending on context. Translations vary by context, including real, actual, factual, or realistic.