uppfærður

Uppfærður is an Icelandic adjective meaning updated or upgraded. It derives from the verb uppfæra, meaning to update, with the standard past participle suffix -ður. The term is used to describe software, firmware, hardware, or other items that have been brought up to date or improved, typically following a newer version release or security patch.

Grammar: In Icelandic, past participles used as adjectives agree with the noun in gender and number. The masculine singular form is uppfærður, the feminine singular is uppfærð, and the neuter singular is uppfært. Examples: Forritið er uppfært. Ný útgáfa af kerfinu er uppfærð.

Usage: The term is common in IT, publishing, and product releases. It can also describe versions of devices or services that have received updates, patches, or enhancements. The noun form uppfærsla refers to an update; uppfæra is the verb meaning to update.

Translations and nuance: In English, uppfærður corresponds to updated or upgraded. The word frequently appears in announcements about software patches, firmware updates, or new feature sets. It can be used both predicatively (the program is updated) and attributively (an updated version or edition).