streymt
Streymt is a term found in Nordic languages with two principal senses. In the physical sense, it denotes the flow or current of water or air, such as an ocean current or river stream. In the digital sense, it is used to refer to the delivery of multimedia content over the internet, i.e., streaming.
Etymology and related forms. The word derives from Old Norse streymtr or streym, and is cognate with
Senses and usage. In hydrology and physical geography, streymt describes the movement of water in rivers, seas,
Regional notes. Streymt functions within languages such as Faroese and Icelandic as a culturally and linguistically
See also. Streaming, current (hydrodynamics), river current, tidal stream.