Gauldal

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse Gaulardalr, from the river name *Gaul f, whence also Gaula. Cognate with Faroese Geyldalur, Icelandic Gaulardalur, and Danish Gul(e)dalen (Danicised form).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²ɡœʊːldaːlən/, /²ɡœʊːɽdaːɽən/
• (Gauldal) IPA^(key): [²ɡɞːɽ.dɐ̞ˑɳ]

Proper noun

Gauldal m (definite Gauldalen)

1. A valley and district in southern Trøndelag, Norway

Related terms

• Gaulhåen
• Gaulosen