Svinøy

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Adapted borrowing of Faroese Svínoy, from svín (“pig, swine”) +‎ oy, a variant of oyggj (“island”). Cognate with Icelandic Svíney and Danish Svinø.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²sviːnœʏː/

Proper noun

Svinøy f

1. An island, one of the Northern Isles of the Faroe Islands. Official name: Svínoy