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fjord

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/fjɔːrd/ · fjord

A narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs or mountains, often found in Norway and other Scandinavian countries.

Meanings

nounformal

A narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs or mountains, often found in Norway and other Scandinavian countries.

ایک تنگ سمندری راستہ جو بلند پہاڑوں یا cliffs کے درمیان ہوتا ہے، اکثر ناروے اور دیگر اسکیندینیویائی ممالک میں پایا جاتا ہے۔

فیورد

fjord

Synonyms

inletbayglenسمندرخلیجنالی

Antonyms

plainsavannasteppeہموار زمینعشبی میدانگھاس کا میدان

Common Collocations

  • Norwegian fjord
  • deep fjord
  • scenic fjord

Example Sentences

The cruise took us through a stunning fjord.

کشتی نے ہمیں ایک شاندار فیورد سے گزارا۔

Kashti ne humein aik shandar fjord se guzara.

We explored the fjord's breathtaking cliffs.

ہم نے فیورد کی سانسیں روک دینے والی پہاڑیوں کی چھان بین کی۔

Hum ne fjord ki saansain rok dene wali pahariyon ki chhaan been ki.

A variety of wildlife can be found in the fjord.

فیورد میں مختلف جاندار ملتے ہیں۔

Fjord mein mukhtalif jandar milte hain.

Easily Confused With

ford:A 'ford' is a shallow place in a river or stream where one can cross, while a 'fjord' is a deep, narrow sea inlet.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'fjord' as a fantastic 'fjord-tune' to nature's beauty.

Imagine a breathtaking view of steep cliffs rising from the water.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old Norse "fjǫrðr" — a narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs

First known use: 19th century

The term 'fjord' has its roots in Old Norse. It has been used for centuries to describe the deep, narrow ocean inlets found predominantly in Norway and similar geographies.