tengiliðir

Tengiliður is Icelandic for a person or thing that establishes or maintains a connection between two parties or systems. The plural form tengiliðir is used for multiple such connections or contact points. The term is common in both organizational and technical contexts.

In organizations and public administration, a tengiliður acts as a liaison or point of contact between groups, teams or institutions. Their responsibilities typically include facilitating communication, coordinating activities, relaying information, and ensuring that parties stay informed. A tengiliður may organize meetings, handle documentation, and report on progress or decisions.

In engineering and electronics, tengiliður refers to a physical connector or contact that enables an electrical or data connection. This sense covers components such as pins, sockets, headers, and other mating parts found on cables, cables ends, boards, and devices. Designers specify characteristics like the type, pitch, current rating, and compatibility to ensure reliable connections.

Beyond these contexts, the concept of a tengiliður can describe any element that links two systems, processes or pieces of information. The word derives from tengja “to connect” and liður “part” or “link,” and is used flexibly to denote both human roles and hardware interfaces depending on the field.