ætlun

áætlun is a term found in Icelandic-language usage, functioning as a noun that denotes a plan, program, or schedule. In a broad sense it refers to a deliberate course of action or to an outlined timetable for events or work. The more common everyday term for “plan” in Icelandic is ætlun or ætlan; áætlun is typically encountered in formal, historical, or specialized writing and may be listed as a variant spelling in some dictionaries.

Etymology: The sense is related to the verb ætla, meaning to intend or to plan, and the noun forms ætlun (or ætlan) represent the abstract notion of a plan or intention. The form áætlun appears to derive from historical orthography that combined prefix á- with ætlun, yielding a variant spelling used in earlier periods or in certain registers.

Usage: In modern Icelandic, áætlun is relatively uncommon compared with ætlun or ætlan. When used, it often appears in institutional documents, legal texts, or writings that preserve older spellings. The term can be encountered in contexts such as project planning or formal programs, though speakers will typically prefer the standard words for everyday language.

See also: ætlun; ætlan.