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ber
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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beri
verb
The first-person singular present tense form of the verb to carry or to bear.

“Eg beri eina tasku.”

I am carrying a bag.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present of bera
  2. I carry

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

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Bern
name
The capital city of the country Switzerland.

“Bern er høvuðsstaðurin í Sveis.”

Bern is the capital city of Switzerland.

Also means
  1. Bern (the capital of Switzerland)

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

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berja
verb
To strike something or someone repeatedly.

“Tey berja trummuna hart.”

They beat the drum hard.

“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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betri
adj
This is the comparative form of the adjective meaning good. It is used to compare two things where one is of a higher quality than the other.

“hetta er betri enn hitt”

this is better than that

“Hetta er betri enn hitt.”

This is better than that.

Also means
  1. better. comparative degree of góður
  2. better

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

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Faroese
betur
adv
In a more excellent or improved way compared to before or someone else.

“Tað gongur nógv betur nú.”

It is going much better now.

“Tú dugir hetta nógv betur enn eg.”

You know this much better than I do.

Also means
  1. comparative degree of væl; better
  2. better

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

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Faroese
bestir
adj
The superlative form of good or well, meaning of the highest quality or degree.

“Hann er bestir í flokkinum.”

He is the best in the class.

Also means
  1. best, superlative of góður and væl
  2. best

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

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bending[ˈpɛntɪŋk]
noun
The modification of a word to express different grammatical categories such as case, gender, or number.

“Málið hevur eina fløkva bending.”

The language has a complex inflection.

Also means
  1. inflection

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

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vínber[ˈvʊinˌpeɛːɹ]
noun
A small, round fruit that grows in clusters on a vine. It can be green, red, or purple.

“Eg eti eitt vínber.”

I am eating a grape.

Also means
  1. grape (fruit of Vitis vinifera)
  2. grape

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

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Herbert
name
A male name that is the Faroese version of the English name Herbert.

“Herbert býr í Havn.”

Herbert lives in Tórshavn.

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

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

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oktober
noun
The tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

“Í oktober byrjar heystveðrið at verða hørðari.”

In October the autumn weather starts to get harsher.

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

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

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desember
noun
December is the twelfth and final month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

“Jólini eru í desember.”

Christmas is in December.

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

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

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Usbekistan
name
A country located in the region of Central Asia.

“Usbekistan er eitt land í Miðásia.”

Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia.

“Usbekistan er eitt land í Miðasia.”

Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia.

Also means
  1. Uzbekistan (a country in Central Asia)
  2. Uzbekistan

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

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ætMeans be
verb
The past tense form of the verb meaning to be named.

“Hann æt Jógvan í gomlum døgum.”

He was called Jógvan in the old days.

“Eg æt Jón í gjár.”

I was named Jón yesterday.

Also means
  1. first/second/third-person singular past of eita
  2. was called

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

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eriMeans be
verb
The first-person singular present form of the verb to be.

“Eg eri lærari.”

I am a teacher.

Also means
  1. I am
  2. first-person singular present of vera (to be)
  3. am

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

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lán[lɔɑːn]Means be
noun
Something that is borrowed, especially money that must be paid back.

“Eg fekk eitt lán í bankanum.”

I got a loan at the bank.

Also means
  1. loan

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

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orð[oːɹ]Means be
noun
A unit of language that carries meaning. It can be spoken or written.

“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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rúm[ɹʉuːm]Means be
noun
An area or place available for something to be put or to happen.

“Tað er nóg mikið av rúmi her.”

There is enough space here.

Also means
  1. space
  2. room

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

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var[vɛaːɹ]Means be
verb
This is the past tense form of the verb to be, used with I, he, she, or it. It indicates a state or action that happened in the past.

“Eg var ógvuliga bangin.”

I was terribly afraid.

Also means
  1. first/third-person indicative past of vera
  2. was

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

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mugu[muːwʊ]Means be
verb
A form of the verb meaning to be able to or allowed to, used for plural subjects.

“Vit mugu fara nú.”

We must go now.

Also means
  1. first/second/third-person plural present indicative of mega
  2. may

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

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sýnaMeans be
verb
To present or display something so that it can be seen by others.

“Hann fer at sýna mær myndirnar.”

He is going to show me the pictures.

Also means
  1. to show

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

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tiga[ˈtʰiːja]Means be
verb
To refrain from speaking or to not make any noise.

“Tú mást tiga meðan lærarin tosar.”

You must be silent while the teacher is speaking.

Also means
  1. to be silent

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

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vart[vaɻ̊ʈ]Means be
verb
This is the past tense form of the verb to be, used specifically for the second person singular pronoun you.

“tú vart ein góður drongur”

you were a good boy

Also means
  1. second-person past of vera
  2. were

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

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vera[ˈveːɹa]Means be
verb
A primary verb used to describe a state, existence, or identity.

“Tað er gott at vera her.”

It is good to be here.

Also means
  1. to be

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

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hanga[ˈhɛŋka]Means be
verb
To be attached to something above without support from below, or to attach something in this way.

“Myndin hongur á vegginum.”

The picture hangs on the wall.

Also means
  1. to hang

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

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kenna[ˈt͡ʃʰɛnːa]Means be
verb
To be familiar with a person, place, or concept, or to experience a physical or emotional sensation.

“Eg kenni hann væl.”

I know him well.

Also means
  1. to know
  2. to feel
  3. to teach

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

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litur[ˈliːtʊɹ]Means be
noun
The property of objects that can be seen by the human eye, such as red, blue, or green. It also refers to paint or a political stance.

“Hvat er tín yndislitur?”

What is your favorite colour?

Also means
  1. colour
  2. coloured stain
  3. colour (stuff to paint with)
  4. political point of view

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

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pakki[ˈpʰaʰtʃːɪ]Means be
noun
An object or collection of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box to be sent by mail or carried.

“Eg fekk ein pakka við postinum í dag.”

I received a package in the mail today.

Also means
  1. package
  2. parcel

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

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passaMeans be
verb
This verb has several meanings including to fit properly when wearing something, to watch or look after someone or something, or to be accurate.

“Kanska passar tað.”

I guess that's true.

Also means
  1. to fit (clothes)
  2. to take care of
  3. to be true
  4. to fit

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

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sitja[ˈsiːt͡ʃa]Means be
verb
To be in a position where your weight is supported by your buttocks and legs.

“Teir sitja við borðið.”

They are sitting at the table.

Also means
  1. to sit

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

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verða[ˈveːɹa]Means be
verb
An essential verb used to express a change in state or to indicate existence. It is highly irregular.

“Tað verður kalt í vetur.”

It will become cold this winter.

Also means
  1. to become
  2. to be

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

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liggja[ˈlɪt͡ʃːa]Means be
verb
To be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a surface, such as a bed.

“Hundurin liggur á gólvinum.”

The dog is lying on the floor.

Also means
  1. to lie (on a bed etc.)
  2. to lie

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

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standa[ˈstanta]Means be
verb
To be in an upright position on your feet or to be in a specific state.

“Húsini standa í gerð.”

The houses are under construction.

“Húsið fer at standa í gerð næsta ár.”

The house will be under construction next year.

Also means
  1. to stand

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

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bannaður[ˈpanːavʊɹ]Means be
verb
When something is not allowed to be done. It is the opposite of permitted.

“Tað er bannað at reykja her.”

It is forbidden to smoke here.

Also means
  1. past participle of banna
  2. forbidden

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

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í lagi[ʊiː ˈlɛaːjɪ]Appears in an example
adv
Describes something that is functioning correctly or a situation that is acceptable and fine.

“Alt verður í lagi.”

Everything will be okay.

Also means
  1. in order
  2. all right

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

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