þennan
þennan is an Icelandic demonstrative form meaning “this” in the accusative masculine singular. It is used to refer to a noun that is near the speaker or being emphasized in the discourse. In sentences, it commonly precedes the noun, as in Ég sá þennan mann, meaning I saw this man. The form functions both attributively (before the noun) and pronominally (standing in for a noun in the accusative).
Etymology and grammar: þennan is part of the system of demonstratives in Icelandic, tracing back to older
Usage notes: Modern Icelandic uses þennan to refer to nearby masculine nouns in the accusative. It coexists