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Týrur

Týrur

Faroese

Proper noun

Týrur m

  1. (Norse mythology) Tyr, a god
  2. A male given name

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Týrur: Týrsson
  • daughter of Týrur: Týrsdóttir

Declension

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Týrur
Accusative Týr
Dative Týri
Genitive Týrs

Etymology

From Old Norse Týr, Týrr, from týr ‎(“god”), from Proto-Germanic *Tīwaz, from Proto-Indo-European *deywós; cognate to Latin deus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtʰʊiːjɹʊɹ/
  • Rhymes: -ʊiːjɹʊɹ

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