gjógv

See also: Gjógv

Faroese

Etymology

From Old Norse gjá.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tʃɛkf/, pl. IPA^(key): /ˈtʃɔɑːjɪr/

Noun

gjógv f (genitive singular gjáar, plural gjáir)

1. geo, gorge, ravine
2. see also the place name Gjógv

Declension

Declension of gjógv
f21	singular		plural
	indefinite	definite	indefinite	definite
nominative	gjógv	gjógvin	gjáir	gjáirnar
accusative	gjógv	gjónna	gjáir	gjáirnar
dative	gjógv	gjónni	gjáum	gjáunum
genitive	gjáar	gjáarinnar	gjáa	gjáanna

Derived terms

• komin um áir og gjáir - "came over rivers and clefts" (went a long distance)