þolanlegur

Óþolanlegur is an Icelandic adjective. It translates to "unbearable," "intolerable," or "unendurable" in English. It is formed by combining the prefix "ó-" which indicates negation or absence, with the word "þolanlegur," meaning "bearable" or "tolerable." Therefore, "óþolanlegur" literally means "not bearable."

The adjective is used to describe situations, feelings, or experiences that are so unpleasant or difficult that one cannot endure them. For example, one might say the heat was óþolanlegur during a summer heatwave, or that the pain was óþolanlegur after an injury. It can also be used to describe people whose behavior is extremely irritating or offensive.

The word is a common part of the Icelandic vocabulary and is frequently encountered in everyday conversation and written texts. Its usage is similar to how "unbearable" or "intolerable" are used in English to express extreme discomfort or distress. The intensity conveyed by "óþolanlegur" is significant, indicating a state beyond what a person can reasonably withstand.