Suderøy

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Adapted borrowing of Faroese Suðuroy, from suður (“south”) +‎ oy, a variant of oyggj (“island”). Cognate with Icelandic Suðurey and Danish Suderø.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²sʊː(ə)rœʏː/

Proper noun

Suderøy f

  1. The southernmost island of the Faroe Islands; official name: Suðuroy
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