vöktun
Vöktun is an Icelandic noun that denotes the act or period of watching, guarding, or monitoring. It can refer to general vigilance as well as to specific duties carried out by guards, caregivers, or operators who oversee a person, place, or system. The term is commonly used in security contexts to describe the provision of guard services and patrols, and it also appears in settings where continuous observation is required.
Etymology and usage: Vöktun is a nominalization built from a root related to vakta or vaka, meaning
Contexts: In security and law enforcement, vöktun may refer to a guard’s duty or to a security