þjóðina

þjóðina is the accusative singular form of the Icelandic word þjóð, meaning nation or people. In Icelandic grammar, the accusative case is used for the direct object of a verb or after certain prepositions. Therefore, þjóðina specifically refers to "the nation" when it is acting as the direct object in a sentence. For example, in the sentence "Ég elska þjóðina" (I love the nation), þjóðina is in the accusative case. The definite article "in" is appended to the noun to indicate "the". Understanding this grammatical case is essential for comprehending the structure and meaning of Icelandic sentences. The term itself is not a standalone concept but rather a grammatical inflection of a common noun.