týndar

Týndar is a word of Icelandic origin. It translates to "lost" or "missing" in English when referring to inanimate objects or abstract concepts. The word is typically used in the feminine plural form, týndar, to describe multiple lost items. For example, "bókin mín er týnd" means "my book is lost," while "bækurnar mínar eru týndar" means "my books are lost."

When referring to people, especially in a more serious or tragic context, the word "glötuð" (lost or perished) is often preferred. However, "týndar" can still be used colloquially for people who are simply lost or have gone missing temporarily, such as a lost child who is later found. The grammatical gender and number of the word must agree with the noun it modifies.

The concept of being lost, as expressed by "týndar," can appear in various Icelandic cultural contexts, including literature and folklore, where themes of disappearance and searching are common. The word itself carries a sense of absence and longing for what is no longer present or accounted for.