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Thorshavn

Thorshavn

8.3
The capital city of the Faroe Islands on the island of Streymoy
  • proper noun
: Tórshavn
  • The ferry from Denmark arrives at the harbor of Thorshavn, the Faroe Islands' capital.

Examples

  • The ferry from Denmark arrives at the busy harbor of Thorshavn, the administrative center of the Faroe Islands.

  • She spent a summer living in Thorshavn while studying the Faroese language.

  • Many travelers are charmed by the colorful houses of Thorshavn.

  • I visited Thorshavn last summer.

  • Have you ever been to Thorshavn?

  • Many travelers are charmed by the colorful houses of Thorshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands.

  • She spent a summer living in Thorshavn while studying the culture and history of the Faroe Islands.

Surface Forms

Thorshavn main

Etymology

Thorshavn comes from an old Norse name that means 'Thor's harbour' and joins Thor, the Norse god, with havn, a word for 'harbour'. So the capital's name is like calling the town 'Thor's harbour', and you can remember havn by thinking of the English word 'haven'.