undanfarin

Undanfarin is a term primarily used in Icelandic to describe something that has passed or elapsed, often in the context of time or events. It can translate to "past," "gone by," or "elapsed." The word is formed from the prefix "undan," meaning "away" or "off," and the past participle of the verb "fara," meaning "to go." Therefore, "undanfarin" literally suggests something that has gone away or moved past.

In everyday Icelandic, "undanfarin ár" refers to "past years," and "undanfarin vika" means "last week." It is a common adjective used to describe a period of time that has concluded. The term carries a sense of finality, indicating that the subject is no longer present or current. It is a neutral descriptor and does not inherently carry positive or negative connotations, simply denoting that something belongs to the past. The grammatical form of "undanfarin" can change depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies, following Icelandic declension rules.