skýggj

Faroese

noun
Definitions
  • cloud

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse ský (cloud) derived from Proto-Germanic *skiwją (cloud, cloud cover) derived from Proto-Indo-European *(s)kew- (cover, conceal, cloud, hide, commit to cut, equip, hew, perform).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)kew-

Gloss

cover, conceal, cloud, hide, commit to cut, equip, hew, perform

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

雲, 曇

Emoji
🤭 📔

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