væntanlegs

væntanlegs is an Icelandic word. It is the genitive singular masculine/neuter form of the adjective væntanlegur, meaning "upcoming," "forthcoming," or "expected." This adjective is often used to describe events, situations, or even people that are anticipated or soon to happen.

The root of the word is related to the verb vænta, which means "to expect" or "to await." Therefore, væntanlegs literally signifies something that is in a state of being expected. For instance, one might refer to "væntanlegs gestur" which translates to "an expected guest." Similarly, "væntanlegra tíðinda" would mean "forthcoming news."

In grammatical contexts, the genitive case is used to indicate possession, origin, or a relationship between nouns. When "væntanlegs" appears, it typically modifies a noun in a way that suggests the noun is something that is being awaited or is about to arrive. The specific form "væntanlegs" is used when the modified noun is masculine or neuter and in the singular genitive case. Understanding this grammatical function is key to correctly interpreting its usage in Icelandic sentences.