straumar

Straumur is an Icelandic noun meaning flow, current, or stream. It denotes a continuous movement in a particular direction, whether of liquids, gases, electricity, or abstract phenomena. The word is used across science, engineering, geography, and everyday language. The plural form is straumar.

In science and engineering, straumur describes the rate and direction of movement. In physics, it can refer to an electrical current; in fluid dynamics, it describes the flow of liquids or gases through a channel or environment.

In oceanography and meteorology, the term is used for the directional movement of seawater and air, such as ocean currents and wind-driven flows.

In social and cultural contexts, straumur is used metaphorically to describe trends, movements, or sequences of events, for example shifts in public opinion or changes in fashion.