rólegt

Ráðlegt is an Icelandic adjective meaning "advisable, prudent, or sensible." It is used to indicate that a particular course of action is wise to take under given circumstances and is commonly translated as "it is advisable" in English.

The word is formed with the suffix -legt, which is used in Icelandic to create adjectives describing qualities or appropriateness. It derives from the noun ráð (advice or counsel) and is part of a broader group of -legt adjectives such as gagnlegt (useful) and skynlegt (reasonable). In use, ráðlegt functions predicatively, often with the impersonal construction það er ráðlegt að … or ráðlegt er að ….

Ráðlegt is frequently contrasted with óráðlegt, meaning imprudent or unadvisable. It can describe actions, plans, policies, or guidelines and is common in safety guidance, professional writing, and everyday speech. The expression is versatile and fits both formal and informal registers, though it is particularly characteristic of careful, preventive language.

Examples include:

Það er ráðlegt að sækja lækni ef einkenni halda áfram. It is advisable to consult a doctor if symptoms persist.

Það er ráðlegt að hafa afrit af mikilvægum gögnum. It is sensible to keep backups of important documents.

See also: synonyma such as skynsamlegt; antonym óráðlegt. In contemporary Icelandic, ráðlegt remains a standard, clear way to express prudent or recommended action in both spoken and written contexts.