How to Say “Tyr” in Old Norse

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Týr
[tyːr]
Týr is the name of the Norse god Tyr in Old Norse.
Meaning: Norse god (name)

Did you know?

  • The name Týr is not just a proper name but is actually the Old Norse word for 'god' itself.
  • In the Viking Age, the name Týr was associated with a specific rune that resembled an upward-pointing arrow.
  • While Týr is the god of war and justice, he is most famous for sacrificing his hand to bind the wolf Fenrir.

Examples in context

  • Týr er mikill guð.
    Týr is a great god.

Example conversation

A man and a woman are looking at a carved stone statue.

  1. Bjorn

    Sjá, þessi steinn sýnir Týr.
    Look, this stone shows Týr.
  2. Sigrid

    Hann er mjög stórfenglegur.
    He is very magnificent.
  3. Bjorn

    Er hann ekki guð um réttlæti?
    Is he not the god of justice?
  4. Sigrid

    Já, það er rétt.
    Yes, that is correct.

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