óalgengur
Óalgengur is an Icelandic word that translates to "uncommon" or "rare" in English. It is formed by combining the prefix "ó-" which signifies negation or absence, with the word "algengur" meaning "common" or "frequent." Therefore, óalgengur literally means "not common." This adjective is used to describe things that do not occur frequently or are not often encountered.
The usage of óalgengur can span various contexts. It might refer to a rare species of animal
In contrast to "sjaldgæfur," which also means rare or infrequent, "óalgengur" sometimes carries a nuance of being