tilnefna

Icelandic

Etymology

From til (“to”) +‎ nefna (“to name”), from nefna til (“to appoint”).

Verb

tilnefna (weak verb, third-person singular past indicative tilnefndi, supine tilnefnt)

1. to appoint, to designate, to nominate [with accusative]

   Synonym: nefna

Related terms

• tilnefning
• það að tilnefna á ný (“re-appointment”)