Kallsøy

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Adapted borrowing of Faroese Kalsoy, Kallsoy (literally “man island”), from kallur (“man”) +‎ oy, a variant of oyggj (“island”). Cognate with Icelandic Karlsey and Danish Kalsø.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²kalsœʏː/, /¹kalsœʏː/

Proper noun

Kallsøy f

1. An island in the north-east of the Faroe Islands. Official name: Kalsoy

Related terms

• kall, kar
• øy

 

See also

• Kunøy (literally “woman island”)