Gjógv

See also: gjógv

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Faroese Gjógv.

Proper noun

Gjógv

1. A village at the northeast tip of the Eysturoy island, Faroe Islands.

Faroese

Etymology

Literally, "gorge", referring to a sea-filled gorge running north from the village.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃɛkv/, gen. IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃoːaɹ/

Proper noun

Gjógv f

1. Gjógv (a village at the northeast tip of the Eysturoy island, Faroe Islands)

Usage notes

• við Gjógv ― in Gjógv
• frá Gjógv ― from Gjógv
• til Gjáar ― towards Gjógv