Áríðandi

Áríðandi is an Icelandic adjective meaning urgent or pressing. It describes matters that require prompt attention, such as deadlines, decisions, or safety concerns. In contemporary Icelandic, it is used across formal and informal registers and appears in journalism, administration, and everyday speech.

Common phrases include áríðandi mál (urgent matter) and áríðandi verkefni (urgent task). In running text, it can be used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb, as in "Þetta mál er áríðandi." The term signals time sensitivity and priority, and it is frequently employed in news, policy discussions, and business communication.

Grammatically, áríðandi behaves like other Icelandic adjectives and agrees with the noun in gender, number, and definiteness. This means it changes form to match the noun it accompanies, ensuring concord within the sentence. While generally not capitalized, it may appear as a proper noun in uncommon cases, such as a project or brand name.

Áríðandi is part of everyday Icelandic vocabulary and reflects how speakers categorize issues by urgency. It is opposed to less time-sensitive terms and helps convey the needed immediacy in instruction, reporting, and planning.

See also: Icelandic language, adjectives, urgency.