yfirfærðri

yfirfærðri is the dative feminine singular form of the Icelandic adjective yfirfærður. The adjective yfirfærður generally translates to "transferred," "assigned," or "attributed" in English. In its dative feminine singular form, it would typically appear in a sentence where it modifies a feminine noun in the dative case. For example, if referring to a transferred responsibility to a feminine noun like "ástæða" (reason), the adjective might appear as "yfirfærðri ástæðu." The root of the word relates to the verb "yfirfæra," meaning "to transfer" or "to transmit." The adjective signifies a state of having been moved, delegated, or placed onto something or someone else. It can be used in various contexts, from legal and administrative language to more abstract discussions about concepts and ideas. Understanding this grammatical form is crucial for accurately interpreting Icelandic texts where feminine nouns in the dative case are modified by this adjective.