skyggni

Icelandic

Etymology 1

Likely related to skuggi.

Noun

skyggni n (genitive singular skyggnis, nominative plural skyggni)

1. visibility (whether one can see far or not due to rain, snow, or fog)

   Það er gott skyggni. ― Visibility is good.

2. an item that projects over and provides shelter from the sun or weather

Etymology 2

From skyggn.

Noun

skyggni f (genitive singular skyggni, no plural)

1. being clairvoyant