viðburðinn

viðburðinn is the definite form of the Icelandic word viðburður, which translates to "event" in English. The definite form indicates a specific or already known event. Therefore, viðburðinn refers to "the event" or "that event."

In Icelandic grammar, the definite article is often attached as a suffix to the noun. For masculine nouns like viðburður, adding the definite suffix "-inn" transforms it into its definite form. This grammatical structure is common across North Germanic languages.

The use of viðburðinn implies that the speaker or writer is referring to a particular occurrence that has been previously mentioned, is understood by the context, or is of particular significance. For example, if someone is discussing plans for a wedding, they might later refer to the ceremony as viðburðinn. Conversely, "viðburður" (without the suffix) would refer to an event in a general sense. The precise meaning is always derived from the surrounding conversation or text.