þeirar

þeirar is a grammatical form found in Old Norse and other Old Germanic languages. It functions as a possessive pronoun, typically translating to "their" or "theirs." Specifically, "þeirar" is the feminine plural genitive form. This means it refers to something belonging to multiple female individuals. The genitive case in Old Norse, as in many other languages, often indicates possession or a relationship between nouns. The plural aspect signifies that the owners are more than one person, and the feminine gender specifies that those owners are female. The word's structure reflects the inflectional nature of Old Norse grammar, where endings change based on case, number, and gender. Understanding "þeirar" is crucial for accurately interpreting Old Norse texts, as it helps to clarify relationships of ownership and attribution within sentences. Its presence highlights the complex grammatical system that characterized these ancient languages, a system that has largely been simplified in modern Scandinavian languages.