þröngir

þröngir is an Icelandic word that translates to "narrow" or "tight" in English. It is the masculine plural form of the adjective þröngur. The feminine singular form is þröng, the neuter singular is þröngt, and the feminine plural is þröngar.

The word can be used in various contexts. It can describe a physical space, such as a narrow road (þröng vegur) or a tight squeeze (þröng aðstaða). It can also refer to a situation that is difficult or constricted, like a strained financial situation (fjárhagsleg þröng). In a more metaphorical sense, it can describe something that is uncomfortable or restrictive, such as tight clothing (þröng föt).

The concept of narrowness or tightness, as expressed by þröngir and its related forms, is a common theme in Icelandic language and culture. It can reflect the geographical realities of Iceland, with its often rugged and confined landscapes, as well as aspects of social and economic life that may present challenges. The word is a fundamental part of the Icelandic lexicon, used regularly in everyday conversation and literature.