þjóðinni

þjóðinni is the dative singular form of the Icelandic word þjóð, which translates to "nation" or "people." In Icelandic grammar, the dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. Therefore, þjóðinni refers to "to the nation" or "for the nation" when used in a sentence. It signifies a recipient or beneficiary. For example, a sentence might describe a politician making a speech "til þjóðinni" (to the nation) or a government enacting policies "fyrir þjóðinni" (for the nation). The definite article "-inni" is attached to the noun "þjóð" in the dative singular to specify "the nation" rather than an unspecified nation. Understanding the dative case is crucial for correct comprehension and construction of Icelandic sentences involving this term.