trúarlegur

trúarlegur is an Icelandic adjective meaning religious or devout. It is used to describe things related to religion, including beliefs, practices, institutions, and people who are observant in their faith.

In usage, trúarlegur can refer to a person’s religiosity as well as to objects or activities associated with religion. Examples include trúarlegt líf (religious life), trúarlegur siður (religious custom), and trúarlegt samfélag (religious community). The feminine singular form is trúarleg, while masculine singular is trúarlegur and neuter singular is trúarlegt; the adjective follows standard Icelandic inflection by gender and number.

Etymology and grammar: the word is formed from the root trú, meaning faith or religion, plus the adjectival suffix -legur, meaning having the nature of. It inflects like other Icelandic adjectives for gender and number, making it a versatile descriptor in both formal and informal contexts.

Related terms include trú (faith), trúarfræði (religious studies), and trúarbrögð (religions or belief systems). As a neutral descriptor, trúarlegur is typically used in descriptive, scholarly, or everyday language to denote matters pertaining to religion without inherently endorsing or opposing them.