sjálfstæðrar

Sjálfstæðrar is the genitive case of the Icelandic word "sjálfstæður," which translates to "independent" or "self-reliant." In Icelandic grammar, the genitive case is used to indicate possession, origin, or a relationship between nouns. Therefore, "sjálfstæðrar" would be used in a sentence where "independent" is modifying a feminine noun in the genitive case. For example, one might see it in a phrase like "sögu sjálfstæðrar þjóðar," meaning "the history of an independent nation." The adjective "sjálfstæður" agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. Its feminine singular form in the nominative case is "sjálfstæð." Understanding the genitive case is crucial for accurate sentence construction in Icelandic, and "sjálfstæðrar" is a specific example of this grammatical rule in action when referring to something belonging to or characteristic of an independent feminine entity. The concept of independence, or "sjálfstæði," is a significant theme in Icelandic culture and history, often associated with national sovereignty and individual autonomy.