töluverða

Töluverða is an Icelandic word that functions as an adjective or adverb. As an adjective, it translates to "considerable," "substantial," or "significant." It is used to describe a noun that is large in quantity, extent, or importance. For example, "töluverða hækkun" means "a considerable increase." As an adverb, it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating a notable degree or extent. In this usage, it is often translated as "considerably," "substantially," or "quite." For instance, "það var töluverða betra" could be rendered as "it was considerably better." The word conveys a sense of something being more than a small or insignificant amount, suggesting a notable presence or impact. It is derived from the Icelandic word "tala," meaning "number" or "count," implying that the quantity being described is significant enough to be counted or is of a notable number. The grammatical form of töluverða will change depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies when used as an adjective. When used adverbially, it remains in its base form.