undirstrikaðir

Undirstrikaðir is an Icelandic term that functions as both an adjective and a past participle derived from the verb undirstrika, meaning to underline. It translates as “underlined” in English and is used to describe text or other items that have a line drawn beneath them.

As a past participle, undirstrikaðir agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number. The form shown here is masculine plural; other gender and number forms exist (for example, undirstrikaður for masculine singular and undirstrikað for neuter singular). The exact ending changes to match the noun it describes, and feminine forms follow Icelandic agreement rules in the same way as other adjectives and participles.

Usage and style: In typography and editing, underlining is a method of emphasis or, in some contexts, to indicate hyperlinks in digital media. In Icelandic writing, undirstrikaðir can be used in editorial notes or descriptions to indicate that a word or section has been underlined. In modern practice, bold or italics are often preferred for emphasis, with underlining reserved for specific contexts such as accessibility considerations or stylistic choices.

Origin and etymology: The word is formed from undir- meaning “under” and strika meaning “to draw a line” (or “to strike” in a different sense) with the participle suffixes adapting to gender and number. Like other Icelandic participles, undirstrikaðir can function as a descriptive predicate or as a modifier aligned with the noun it describes.

See also: undirstrika, underline, emphasis in typography.