viðhaldaðar

viðhaldaðar is the feminine plural past participle of the Icelandic verb viðhalda. The verb viðhalda means to maintain, preserve, or uphold. Therefore, viðhaldaðar specifically refers to something that has been maintained, preserved, or upheld, and it is used when referring to one or more feminine nouns.

For example, if one were discussing old traditions that have been preserved, they might use the phrase gamlar hefðir sem hafa verið viðhaldaðar, meaning "old traditions that have been maintained." In this sentence, "hefðir" (traditions) is a feminine plural noun, and thus the feminine plural past participle viðhaldaðar is used.

The usage of viðhaldaðar is dependent on grammatical gender and number in Icelandic. Masculine or neuter singular or plural forms of the past participle would be used with nouns of different genders or numbers. Understanding these grammatical nuances is essential for correct usage in Icelandic sentences. The concept of maintaining or preserving is central to the meaning of viðhaldaðar, highlighting the ongoing state of something that has been actively looked after.