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Faroese

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Faroese
át
verb
The past tense form of the verb to eat. It describes the act of consuming food in the past.

“Hann át epli.”

He ate an apple.

Also means
  1. first/third-person singular past of eta
  2. ate

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

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Faroese
mat[mɛaːt]
noun
The accusative singular form of the word for food (matur).

“Eg keypti mat í handlinum.”

I bought food at the shop.

Also means
  1. accusative singular of matur.
  2. food (accusative case)

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

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Faroese
gáta[ˈkɔɑːta]
noun
A type of puzzle that is stated in a clever or tricky way.

“Eg kann eina gátu.”

I know a riddle.

“Eg havi eina gátu til tín.”

I have a riddle for you.

Also means
  1. riddle

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

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Faroese
hata
verb
To feel a strong dislike or intense hostility toward someone or something.

“Antin elskar man tað, ella hatar man tað.”

Either you love it or you hate it.

Also means
  1. to hate

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

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Faroese
hats
noun
This is the indefinite genitive singular form of the word hattur, meaning hat.

“Hetta er liturin á tínum hats.”

This is the color of your hat.

“Liturin á hats skugganum er svartur.”

The color of the hat's brim is black.

Also means
  1. indefinite genitive singular of hattur
  2. hat

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

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Faroese
lata[lɛaːta]
verb
A versatile verb that can mean to permit something, to provide payment, or to physically close or open an object depending on the context.

“lata upp”

open up

Also means
  1. to let, to allow
  2. to give, to pay
  3. to shut
  4. to open

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

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Faroese
mati
verb
This is the form of the verb 'to feed' when used by the speaker in the present tense.

“Eg mati fuglarnar hvønn dag.”

I feed the birds every day.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present of mata

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

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Faroese
vatn[vaʰtn̥]
noun
A clear, colorless liquid that is essential for all known forms of life. It can also refer to a lake or a body of water.

“Kasta sær av vatni.”

To urinate.

Also means
  1. water (H₂O)
  2. sea
  3. body fluid
  4. lake
  5. water

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

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Faroese
bátur[ˈpɔɑːʰtʊɹ]
noun
A small vehicle used for traveling on water.

“Báturin liggur við bryggjuna.”

The boat is docked at the pier.

Also means
  1. boat

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

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Faroese
hátíð[ˈhɔaːˌtʰʊiːj]
noun
A special occasion or festival that is celebrated.

“Jól er ein hátíð.”

Christmas is a celebration.

Also means
  1. celebration

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

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Faroese
statt
adj
This is the neuter form of the adjective meaning placed or situated.

“Hetta er statt her.”

This is placed here.

Also means
  1. neuter nominative/accusative singular of staddur
  2. placed

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

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Faroese
fátækt[ˈfɔaːˌtʰaʰkt]
noun
The state of being extremely poor. It describes a lack of material possessions or money.

“Fátækt er ein stór avbjóðing í mongum londum.”

Poverty is a big challenge in many countries.

Also means
  1. poverty

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

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Faroese
hattar
noun
The plural form of the noun hattur, meaning hats.

“Teir brúka hattar uttanfyri.”

They wear hats outside.

Also means
  1. indefinite nominative/accusative plural of hattur
  2. hats

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

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Faroese
hattur[ˈhaʰtːʊɹ]
noun
A covering for the head, often with a brim.

“Hann setti hattin á høvdið.”

He put the hat on his head.

Also means
  1. hat

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

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Faroese
náttúra
noun
The physical world and everything in it that is not made by humans, such as plants, animals, and landscapes.

“Føroysk náttúra er vøkur.”

Faroese nature is beautiful.

Also means
  1. nature

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

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Faroese
hjá[t͡ʃʰɔɑː]Means at
prep
A word used to show location near someone or to indicate possession.

“bilurin hjá Jógvan”

John’s car

Also means
  1. at, by, with
  2. of, belonging to
  3. at

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

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Faroese
burtMeans at
adv
Used to describe moving from a place or being at a distance.

“Hann fór burt í morgun.”

He went away this morning.

Also means
  1. away

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

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Faroese
fjara[ˈfjɛaːɹa]Means at
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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Faroese
skoða[ˈskoːwa]Means at
verb
To examine or observe something carefully.

“Vit skulu skoða vakra útsýnið.”

We are going to look at the beautiful view.

“Vit skulu skoða landslagið.”

We are going to look at the landscape.

Also means
  1. to look at
  2. to contemplate

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

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Faroese
slips[slɪʰps]Means at
noun
A long piece of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar, usually tied in a knot at the front.

“Hann hevur slips á sær.”

He is wearing a necktie.

Also means
  1. necktie

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

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Faroese
fornavnMeans at
noun
The name given to a person at birth, or a grammatical term for a pronoun.

“Mítt fornavn er Jón.”

My first name is Jón.

Also means
  1. first name, given name
  2. pronoun
  3. first name

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

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Faroese
JuliannaMeans at
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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Faroese
ta[tɛa]Appears in an example
pronoun
The feminine accusative form of the word 'tann', meaning that.

“ta ferðina”

at that (certain) time

Also means
  1. that, accusative singular feminine form of tann
  2. that

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

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Faroese
tó[tʰɔuː]Appears in an example
noun
A small area of grass located between large rocks or cliffs.

“Seyðurin fann eitt lítið tó at eta av.”

The sheep found a small grassy patch to eat from.

Also means
  1. a grassy patch among rocks or cliffs
  2. a grassy patch among rocks

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

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Faroese
tol[tʰoːl]Appears in an example
noun
The ability to remain calm and wait for a long time without getting annoyed.

“eg havi ikki tol til at bíða”

I do not have the patience to wait

Also means
  1. patience

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

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Faroese
andaAppears in an example
verb
To take air into the lungs and let it out again.

“Tað er gott at anda frískan luft.”

It is good to breathe fresh air.

Also means
  1. to breathe

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

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Faroese
baða[ˈpɛːja]Appears in an example
verb
To wash oneself or someone else in water.

“Eg fari at baða meg.”

I am going to bathe myself.

Also means
  1. to bathe

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

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Faroese
ljón[ˈljɔun]Appears in an example
noun
A large, powerful wild cat with a golden coat, known as the king of beasts. It also refers to the zodiac sign Leo.

“Ljónið brølar høgt á savnini.”

The lion roars loudly at the zoo.

Also means
  1. lion (Panthera leo)
  2. the Lion, Leo
  3. lion

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

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Faroese
metaAppears in an example
verb
To form an opinion about the value or quality of something. It can also refer to measuring something.

“Teir meta støðuna at vera vandamikla.”

They consider the situation to be dangerous.

Also means
  1. to measure
  2. esteem
  3. consider
  4. to estimate

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

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Faroese
oljaAppears in an example
noun
A smooth, thick liquid used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.

“Eg brúki olja til at steka mat.”

I use oil to fry food.

Also means
  1. oil

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

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Faroese
sætt[saʰtː]Appears in an example
noun
The act of making peace between people who were arguing or in a conflict.

“Tey komu at eini sætt eftir stríðið.”

They came to a reconciliation after the conflict.

Also means
  1. a reconciliation
  2. a settlement
  3. reconciliation

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

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Faroese
siga[siːja]Appears in an example
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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Faroese
torg[tʰɔɹk]Appears in an example
noun
A public open space in a town, often used for markets or gatherings.

“Fólk eru á torginum.”

People are at the city square.

Also means
  1. city square
  2. market

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

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Faroese
berjaAppears in an example
verb
To hit or strike something repeatedly.

“Hann fór at berja hurðina.”

He started to beat the door.

Also means
  1. to beat

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

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Faroese
ganda[ˈkanta]Appears in an example
verb
To use magic to influence someone or something, often in a negative way.

“Hann roynir at ganda grannan.”

He is trying to bewitch the neighbor.

Also means
  1. to conjure
  2. to bewitch
  3. to jinx
  4. to hex

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

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gleði[ˈkleːjɪ]Appears in an example
noun
A feeling of great pleasure and contentment.

“Tað er ein stór gleði at síggja teg.”

It is a great joy to see you.

Also means
  1. happiness, joy
  2. happiness

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

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hugur[ˈhuːvʊɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A feeling of interest or desire for something, or a state of mind.

“Eg havi hug at fara ein túr.”

I have an interest in going for a walk.

Also means
  1. thought, sense, spirit
  2. desire, interest

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

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Faroese
skola[ˈskoːla]Appears in an example
verb
To wash something quickly with water, usually to remove soap or loose dirt.

“Tú eigur at skola kopparnar væl.”

You should rinse the cups well.

Also means
  1. to rinse

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

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Faroese
vendaAppears in an example
verb
To move something so that it faces in a different direction.

“Hann vandaði sær um at venda blaðnum.”

He took care to turn the page.

Also means
  1. to turn

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

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Faroese
danskaAppears in an example
verb
To make something Danish or to translate text into the Danish language.

“Hann fór at danska bókina.”

He started to translate the book into Danish.

“Hann fór at danska teksti.”

He started to translate the text into Danish.

Also means
  1. danicize
  2. to translate into Danish

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

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Faroese
greiðaAppears in an example
verb
To organize things, prepare something, or explain a situation.

“Hann dugir væl at greiða frá.”

He can explain things well.

Also means
  1. to straighten out, to order, to arrange, to unknot
  2. to comb
  3. to answer, to resolve
  4. to prepare
  5. to commit, to deliver, to give over
  6. greiða frá: to tell, to report, to recount, to explain
  7. to straighten out

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

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Faroese
StefanAppears in an example
name
A common male first name that is the same as Stephen in English.

“Stefan kemur at vitja okkum í dag.”

Stefan is coming to visit us today.

Also means
  1. a male given name, equivalent to English Stephen
  2. a male given name

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

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Faroese
punktum[ˈpʊŋktʊm]Appears in an example
noun
A punctuation mark used to end a sentence. It is the same as a period in American English.

“Set eitt punktum í endanum av setninginum.”

Put a full stop at the end of the sentence.

Also means
  1. full stop (the punctuation mark “.”)
  2. full stop

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

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Faroese
virðing[ˈviːɹɪŋk]Appears in an example
noun
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

“Vit eiga at sýna hvørjum øðrum virðing.”

We ought to show each other respect.

Also means
  1. respect, reverence
  2. prestige
  3. respect

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
staðfesta[ˈstɛaːˌfɛsta]Appears in an example
verb
To state as a fact or to prove that something is true. It can also mean to settle in a specific place.

“Hann fekk at vita, at tey skulu staðfesta avtaluna.”

He was informed that they must confirm the agreement.

Also means
  1. to affirm, certify, confirm, firm
  2. to ratify
  3. to ascertain
  4. to take up residence, settle, set up house
  5. to locate
  6. to affirm

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

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