starfið

Starfið is an Icelandic noun meaning the work, the job, or the function associated with a person or organization. It is the definite singular form of starf, which designates work, occupation, or duty. The word derives from Old Norse and has been part of Icelandic for centuries, forming a core part of the language’s vocabulary on labor and organization.

In usage, starfið can refer to work in a general sense or to a specific job or position within a company or institution. It also appears in administrative and legal contexts to describe duties or tasks attached to a post. The term is common in everyday speech, media, and official documents when discussing employment, work life, or professional responsibilities.

Related terms include starfsmaður (employee), starfsemi (activity or operations), and störf (jobs or occupations), with the definite plural störfin referring to specific jobs. The star- family of terms forms part of Icelandic discourse on labor, economy, and organizational life, reflecting how individuals relate to work and the duties they perform.

In cultural terms, discussions of starfið often intersect with topics like workforce participation, vocational training, and social welfare in Iceland. The definite form starfið serves to specify a particular scope of work, as contrasted with the more general concept of starf or with its plural form störf.