Útflutt

útflutt is an Icelandic term used as both an adjective and a past passive participle meaning “exported” or “shipped out.” It is formed from the prefix út- meaning out and the verb flutta (to move, transport), via the verb útflutta (to export). The word is commonly found in economic and trade contexts to describe goods that have been sent to foreign markets.

In use, útflutt describes items that have left the country for export. It functions like an adjective and inflects to agree with the noun it modifies, so forms vary with gender and number. For example, in Icelandic you may encounter phrases such as útfluttar vörur (exported goods) or útflutt vara (exported item), depending on the noun’s gender and number. The base form útflutt is often used in compound phrases or as a predicate after a form of hafa or vera.

Historically, exports have been central to Iceland’s economy, particularly in the fishing sector. Today, útflutt is a common term in statistics, reports, and news discussing international trade, fish exports, and other commodities moving abroad. The word pairs with related terms such as útflutningur (the act or process of exporting) and útfluttur, illustrating its role within Icelandic economic vocabulary.