tileinkaðar

Tileinkaðar is an Icelandic participial adjective meaning dedicated, devoted, or allocated to a particular purpose. It is the feminine plural form of tileinkaður, formed from the verb tileinka, which conveys the sense of dedicating, assigning, or earmarking something for a task or use. The word is commonly found in formal and academic language to describe things that have been designated for a specific purpose.

Usage and nuance: Tileinkaðar is used to indicate intentional allocation or devotion. It can describe resources, projects, or information that have been set aside for a given goal. For example, tileinkaðar rannsóknir can be translated as “dedicated research” or “research allocated to a topic,” while tileinkaðar fjárveitingar refers to funds designated for a particular purpose. The sense is often neutral and procedural, emphasizing designation rather than intrinsic quality.

Grammatical notes: Like other Icelandic adjectives, tileinkaðar agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case. The masculine plural form is tileinkaðir, the neuter singular is tileinkað, and the feminine singular is tileinkuð. The feminine plural tileinkaðar is used with feminine plural nouns in the appropriate case.

Origins and related forms: The term derives from tileinka, the verb meaning to dedicate or allocate. Related forms include tileinkuð (feminine singular, “dedicated”) and tileinkaður (masculine singular, “dedicated”). These forms are commonly employed across administrative, cultural, and organizational contexts.

See also: tileinka, tileinkuð, tileinkaður.