Meaning
fjord
- a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs
In a sentence
La nave da crociera è entrata lentamente nello spettacolare fiordo.
The cruise ship slowly entered the spectacular fjord.
Hai mai fatto un'escursione in kayak lungo un fiordo?
Have you ever done a kayak excursion along a fjord?
L'antico villaggio sorgeva sulle sponde rocciose del fiordo.
The ancient village stood on the rocky shores of the fjord.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fiordo | masculine · singular |
| fiordi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- A regular masculine noun with plural 'fiordi'.
- Most frequently associated with Norwegian or Scandinavian landscapes.