sagnorðmyndun
Sagnorðmyndun refers to the process of forming new verbs in Icelandic. This can occur through several linguistic mechanisms. One common method is derivation, where prefixes or suffixes are added to existing words, often nouns or adjectives, to create a verb. For example, adding the suffix -a to a noun can create a verb meaning "to make X" or "to act as X." Similarly, prefixes can alter the meaning or grammatical function of a verb.
Another significant method is conversion, where a word from another word class, most commonly a noun, is
Reduplication, the repetition of a root or part of a root, can also create verbs, often indicating