Svinøy

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Svinøy f

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