útvarpað

útvarpað is the past participle of the Icelandic verb "útvarpa," which means "to broadcast" or "to transmit." In the context of Icelandic media, "útvarpað" often refers to something that has been broadcast on radio or television. For example, a news program that has already aired could be described as "útvarpað." Similarly, a song played on the radio has been "útvarpað." The word itself is a passive form, indicating that the action of broadcasting has been done to the subject. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and in written media to refer to past broadcasts. The root word, "útvarp," directly translates to "broadcast" or "radio station." Therefore, "útvarpað" signifies a completed act of transmission via these media. It's a fundamental term for discussing media content that has already been made available to the public through airwaves.