Eysturoy

Faroese
Eysturoyggin - the Eastern Island

Etymology

From eystur (“east”) +‎ oy (“island”) = "Eastern Island", due to the position of the island east of the main island Streymoy, from Old Norse Austrey.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛstʊrˌɔiː/

Proper noun

Eysturoy f

  1. one of the Faroe Islands

Usage notes
  • í / úr Eysturoynni - in / from Eysturoy
  • (inn) í Eysturoynna - to Eysturoy

Declension
f6 (oy) Singular
Indefinite Definite
Nominative Eysturoy Eysturoyggin
Accusative Eysturoy Eysturoynna
Dative Eysturoy Eysturoynni
Genitive Eysturoyar -
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