smábúnaður

Smábúnaður is an Icelandic term that translates loosely to "small equipment" or "small appliance." It encompasses a wide range of everyday items used in households for various domestic tasks. These can include kitchen appliances like toasters, blenders, coffee makers, and electric kettles, as well as personal care items such as hair dryers and electric shavers. The term is broad and generally refers to devices that are relatively compact and designed for specific, often repetitive, functions.

In a broader sense, smábúnaður can also extend to other small, portable electronic devices that aid in daily life, though the primary association is with kitchen and home appliances. The ownership and use of smábúnaður are common in most modern homes in Iceland, contributing to convenience and efficiency in household chores and personal upkeep. The availability and variety of smábúnaður mirror global trends in consumer electronics and domestic technology.