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Faroese

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B
Faroese
Bretland[ˈpretlant]
name
The United Kingdom, which is a country located in Northern Europe.

“Eg fari til Bretland.”

I am going to Britain.

Also means
  1. Britain (the United Kingdom, a kingdom and country in Northern Europe including the island of Great Britain as well as Northern Ireland on the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland)
  2. Britain (great Britain, a large island (sometimes also including some of the surrounding smaller islands) off the north-west coast of Western Europe, made up of England, Scotland, and Wales; especially (but not exclusively) during antiquity)
  3. Britain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
bruni
noun
A state of burning or a destructive fire. It can also refer to a painful burning sensation or a medical infection.

“Stórur bruni er í húsinum.”

There is a big fire in the house.

Also means
  1. fire, conflagration
  2. burning pain
  3. fever
  4. inflammation, infection
  5. fire

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
berAppears in an example
noun
A small, pulpy, and often edible fruit produced by a plant.

“Eg fann eitt blátt ber í hagasíðuni.”

I found a blue berry on the hillside.

Also means
  1. berry

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
blað[plɛaː]Appears in an example
noun
A thin, flat part of a plant, or a sheet of paper such as a newspaper page.

“Eitt grønt blað liggur á gøtuni.”

A green leaf is lying on the street.

Also means
  1. leaf
  2. sheet, page
  3. newspaper
  4. deck of cards; playing card
  5. blade

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
bullaAppears in an example
verb
To flow out in a bubbling manner or to speak in a way that is hard to understand. It can also mean to talk nonsense.

“Vatnið byrjaði at bulla í grýtuni.”

The water began to bubble in the pot.

Also means
  1. to bubble, gush up
  2. to speak unintelligibly
  3. to gabble, babble, talk nonsense, twaddle
  4. to simmer
  5. to bubble

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
Faroese
dollari[ˈtɔlːaɹɪ]
noun
A unit of currency used in the United States and several other countries.

“Eg havi ein dollar í lummanum.”

I have one dollar in my pocket.

Also means
  1. dollar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
Faroese
eiturAppears in an example
noun
A substance that can cause illness or death if swallowed or touched.

“Passa tær, tað er eitur í fløskuni.”

Watch out, there is poison in the bottle.

Also means
  1. poison

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
EnnaAppears in an example
name
A female given name.

“Enna er navnið á gentuni.”

Enna is the girl's name.

Also means
  1. a female given name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
ermi[ˈɛɹmɪ]Appears in an example
noun
The part of a shirt, jacket, or other piece of clothing that covers the arm.

“Ermin á troyggjuni er ov long.”

The sleeve on the sweater is too long.

Also means
  1. sleeve

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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F
Faroese
fjara[ˈfjɛaːɹa]Appears in an example
noun
The period when the tide goes out or the area of the beach exposed at low tide.

“Vit ganga ein túr í fjøruni, meðan tað er fjara.”

We are taking a walk on the beach while it is low tide.

Also means
  1. ebb
  2. beach

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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H
Faroese
hópur[ˈhɔuːwpʊɹ]
noun
A large collection or group of things or people.

“Ein stórur hópur av fólki stóð uttanfyri.”

A large group of people stood outside.

Also means
  1. heap, great quantity
  2. union
  3. order (ordo)
  4. heap

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
heimspekiAppears in an example
noun
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

“Hann lesur heimspeki á universiteti.”

He is studying philosophy at the university.

Also means
  1. philosophy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
hetja[ˈheːʰt͡ʃa]Appears in an example
noun
A person who is admired for their courage or outstanding achievements.

“Hann var ein hetja í søguni.”

He was a hero in the story.

Also means
  1. hero

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
hjól[ˈt͡ʃʰɔuːl]Appears in an example
noun
A circular object that rotates on an axle and is used to move vehicles.

“Hjólið á súkkluni er sundur.”

The wheel on the bicycle is broken.

Also means
  1. a wheel
  2. a tyre/tire

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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J
Faroese
juni
noun
The sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

“Skúli endar í juni.”

School ends in June.

Also means
  1. June (month of the Gregorian calendar)
  2. June

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
JuliannaAppears in an example
name
Julianna is a common female name used in the Faroe Islands. It is often given to baby girls at birth.

“Julianna lesur til lærara á Fróðskaparsetrinum.”

Julianna is studying to be a teacher at the University of the Faroe Islands.

Also means
  1. a female given name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
Faroese
kelda[ˈtʃʰɛlta]Appears in an example
noun
A natural source of water coming from the ground. It can also mean a source of information.

“Vatnið kemur úr kelduni.”

The water comes from the spring.

Also means
  1. spring
  2. bog, swamp
  3. source
  4. fontanelle
  5. ice hole

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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L
Faroese
lag[lɛaː]
noun
Something that covers a surface, or the way things are organized.

“Hann hevur gott lag á tí.”

He has good skills in that.

Also means
  1. layer
  2. what belongs together (company, union)
  3. regularity, order
  4. skill, capability
  5. method, system
  6. importance

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
lesa
verb
To look at and understand written words. It can also mean to pray or to study at a university level.

“Eg lesi eina bók.”

I am reading a book.

Also means
  1. to read
  2. to pray
  3. to study (university)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
LarsAppears in an example
name
A proper noun used as a name for a male person.

“Lars arbeiðir í fiskivinnuni.”

Lars works in the fishing industry.

Also means
  1. a male given name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
Faroese
mál[mɔɑːl]
noun
The system of communication used by a particular country or community. It can also refer to a specific issue or matter.

“Føroyskt mál er vakurt.”

The Faroese language is beautiful.

Also means
  1. language, speech, talk
  2. matter
  3. cause
  4. language

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
metra
noun
A unit of length used for measuring distance or depth.

“skipið liggur á túsund metra dýpi”

the ship lies at 1000 metres depth

Also means
  1. indefinite genitive plural of metur
  2. metres

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
Mon
name
The Isle of Man is an island located in the Irish Sea, which is a dependency of the United Kingdom.

“Mon er ein oyggj í írska havinum.”

The Isle of Man is an island in the Irish Sea.

Also means
  1. Isle of Man (an island and Crown dependency of the United Kingdom in the Irish Sea)
  2. Isle of Man

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
maganAppears in an example
noun
The definite accusative singular form of the noun meaning stomach.

“Hann heldur um magan av pínuni.”

He holds his stomach because of the pain.

Also means
  1. definite accusative singular of magi
  2. stomach

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
mánadagur[ˈmɔaːnaˌtɛaːvʊɹ]Appears in an example
noun
The first day of the work week. It comes after Sunday and before Tuesday.

“Mánadagur er fyrsti dagurin í arbeiðsvikuni.”

Monday is the first day of the work week.

Also means
  1. Monday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
mannAppears in an example
noun
The accusative form of the word for man.

“Eg sá ein mann á gøtuni.”

I saw a man on the street.

Also means
  1. accusative singular of maður
  2. man

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
mót[ˈmɔuːt]Appears in an example
noun
The ability to do something that scares you or to face a difficult situation.

“Hann vísti mót í støðuni.”

He showed courage in the situation.

Also means
  1. courage

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
Faroese
Napoleon[naˈpʰoː.lɪ.ɔn]Appears in an example
name
A male given name of historical origin.

“Napoleon var ein kendur persónur í søguni.”

Napoleon was a famous person in history.

Also means
  1. a male given name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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O
Faroese
orð[oːɹ]
noun
A single unit of language that has meaning. It is used to form sentences.

“Hvussu skrivar tú hetta orð?”

How do you write this word?

“Hvussu sigur tú hetta orð?”

How do you say this word?

Also means
  1. word
  2. expression

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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R
Faroese
ríki[ˈɹʊiːtʃɪ]
noun
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

“Danmark er eitt ríki.”

Denmark is a state.

Also means
  1. state
  2. reign
  3. empire
  4. kingdom, regnum (taxon)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
Faroese
sekt
noun
A punishment imposed for breaking a rule or law, typically in the form of a fine. It can also refer to scraps or a specific amount of wool.

“Hann fekk eina sekt fyri at koyra ov skjótt.”

He received a penalty for driving too fast.

Also means
  1. penalty
  2. waste, scrap
  3. certain quantity of wool

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
sekund[seˈkʊnt]
noun
A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.

“Tað tók bara eitt sekund.”

It only took one second.

Also means
  1. second (unit of time)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
siga[siːja]
verb
To speak words to express something. This is a very common verb used for communication.

“Hann fer at siga mær tað.”

He is going to tell me that.

Also means
  1. to say

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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T
Faroese
tons
noun
A unit of weight equal to one thousand kilograms.

“Hann lyfti fleiri tons av gróti.”

He lifted several tons of stone.

“Skipin kundu bera fleiri hundrað tons.”

The ships could carry several hundred tons.

Also means
  1. ton

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
tungumál
noun
The system of words and grammar used by a specific group of people to communicate.

“Føroyskt er eitt vakurt tungumál.”

Faroese is a beautiful language.

Also means
  1. language

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
toka[ˈtʰoːʰka]Appears in an example
noun
A cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground that makes it hard to see.

“Vinur, vinur sært tú meg gangi her í tokuni?”

Friend, friend, do you see me walking here in the mist?

Also means
  1. mist
  2. fog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
tora[ˈtʰoːɹa]Appears in an example
noun
The loud sound heard after a flash of lightning.

“Eg hoyri toruna í fjørðuni.”

I hear the thunder in the distance.

Also means
  1. thunder

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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U
Faroese
Uni[ˈuːnɪ]
name
A male first name.

“Hann eitur Uni.”

He is called Uni.

Also means
  1. a male given name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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V
Faroese
volt[vɔl̥t]
noun
The standard unit used to measure electric potential difference.

“Batteriið er á 12 volt.”

The battery is 12 volts.

Also means
  1. volt, the SI unit of electric potential.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Faroese
vinur[ˈviːnʊɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.

“Vinur, vinur sært tú meg gangi her í tokuni?”

Friend, friend, do you see me walking here in the mist?

Also means
  1. friend

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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