tjóns

Tjóns is the genitive singular form of the Icelandic noun tjón, meaning damage or loss. The term is used in legal, insurance, and everyday Icelandic to indicate damage that has occurred to a person, property, or contractual rights. In official language and contracts, tjóns marks attribution: the phrase "kostnaður tjóns" refers to the cost arising from the damage, while "bætur fyrir tjón" denotes compensation payable for that damage.

Origin: tjón comes from Old Norse tjóni, reflecting the Nordic heritage of the word. The genitive form tjóns is the standard way to express "of damage" in Icelandic grammar.

Usage notes: While tjón can be used without a possessive, tjóns is common when specifying the loss associated with an incident. It is often encountered in insurance adjuster reports, civil liability claims, and court rulings.

Related terms: tjón, skaði, bætur. See also related concepts in liability and compensation law.