yfirborðslegum

yfirborðslegum is an Icelandic adjective that translates to "superficial" or "shallow" in English. It is often used to describe something that lacks depth, substance, or seriousness. This can apply to a variety of contexts, including personality, emotions, understanding, or even physical appearances.

When describing a person, yfirborðslegum might imply that they are concerned only with outward appearances, trivial matters, or lack deep thought or feeling. For instance, someone might be described as having yfirborðslegum áhuga (superficial interest) if their interest in a subject is not profound or sustained.

In a more general sense, the term can refer to something that is not thorough or detailed. A yfirborðslegur analysis would be one that does not delve into the intricacies of a subject. Similarly, a yfirborðslegur examination might only touch upon the most obvious aspects without investigating further.

The opposite of yfirborðslegum would be concepts like "djúp" (deep), "innihaldsríkur" (substantial), or "hugleiðandi" (thoughtful). The adjective carries a generally negative connotation, suggesting a lack of valuable quality.