upplýsandi
Upplýsandi is an Icelandic term that functions as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it describes something that provides information or clarifies a matter, for example upplýsandi texti or upplýsandi gögn. As a noun, it can denote a person who furnishes information, i.e., an informant or source, especially in journalism, research, or investigative contexts.
Origin and form: It is formed from the verb upplýsa meaning to inform or illuminate, with the
Usage notes: The noun may appear in formal writing, reports, or media. In everyday speech, speakers may