fagfólk
The English phrase "professionals" is translated into Icelandic as fagfólk.
This term is used to describe people who have specialized knowledge or training in a particular field of work.
What does it mean word for word?
The word fagfólk is a compound of fag, meaning profession or field and fólk, meaning people.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a specific group as "the professionals", add the definite article suffix -ið to the end of the word to form fagfólkið. If you need to show possession using the genitive singular form, use fagfólks to mean "professionals'".
Did you know?
- Because fag also means 'subject' in school, a student might describe their favorite class as their uppáhaldsfag, using the same root as the word for professionals.
- In certain Icelandic contexts, if you refer to someone as a fagmaður, you are emphasizing their status as a 'man of a craft', a nuance that disappears when using the gender-neutral fagfólk.
- While fagfólk is a collective noun, Icelandic speakers often use the term fagmennska to describe 'professionalism' as an abstract quality of behavior and ethics.
Examples in context
- Þessi ráðgjafi er einn af landins bestu fagmönnum.This advisor is one of the country's best professionals.
Example conversation
Guðrún and Ólafur are discussing a new business project.
- GuðrúnHver mun vinna að þessu verkefni, Ólafur?Who will work on this project, Ólafur?
- ÓlafurÉg hef boðað margt fagfólk til fundarins.I have invited many professionals to the meeting.
- GuðrúnÞað er gott að hafa sérfræðinga með sér.It is good to have experts with you.
- ÓlafurJá, fagfólk veita okkur betri leiðsögn.Yes, professionals provide us with better guidance.
