Fjord

fjord (narrow sea inlet between cliffs)

noun fyort Rare

Origin: from Norwegian

Usage Note

Fjord refers to the characteristic narrow, deep coastal inlets carved by glaciers, especially associated with Norway. In German travel writing it appears frequently as a loanword, unchanged in spelling. Plural Fjorde.

Examples

"Der Fjord war von steilen Felswänden gesäumt."

Natural Translation

The fjord was flanked by steep rock faces.

Literal Translation

The fjord was by steep rock-walls lined.

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