Gulf of Aegina

6.7

A part of the Aegean Sea between the Attica coast and the island of Aegina

proper noun

: Golfo de Egina

The Gulf of Aegina is a popular sailing destination due to its sheltered waters.

Examples

Fishermen often set out early in the morning onto the Gulf of Aegina to catch fresh seafood.
Several ancient Greek cities were established along the shores of the Gulf of Aegina.
The Gulf of Aegina is known for its beautiful beaches.
Have you ever visited the Gulf of Aegina?
Fishermen often set out early in the morning onto the Gulf of Aegina to catch fresh seafood.
The Gulf of Aegina is a popular sailing destination due to its sheltered waters.
Several ancient Greek cities were established along the shores of the Gulf of Aegina.

Synonyms

Saronic Gulf

vsGulf of Aegina

7.1

A gulf of the Aegean Sea between Attica and the Peloponnese in Greece

is smaller and located between Attica peninsula and a nearby island

Surface Forms

Gulf of Aegina main

Morphology

gulf + of + Aegina

The name is fully compositional: 'gulf' (a stretch of sea) + 'of' + the place name 'Aegina' clearly indicates a gulf associated with the island. This noun-of-place naming pattern is common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Gulf of Aegina gets its name from the nearby island: the word gulf shows it is a sea area and Aegina is the island beside it. One popular story says the island was named for a woman in Greek myth called 'Aegina' who became the island. So the gulf's name simply tells you it is the part of the sea by that island.