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Faroese

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Faroese
dag[tɛaː]
noun
The accusative form of the word for a 24-hour period.

“Eg havi arbeitt allan dag.”

I have worked all day.

Also means
  1. accusative singular of dagur
  2. day

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

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Faroese
dagar[ˈtɛːjaɹ]
noun
The plural form of the word for a 24-hour period.

“Tað eru sjey dagar í einari viku.”

There are seven days in a week.

Also means
  1. nominative/accusative plural indefinite of dagur
  2. days

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

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Faroese
dagur[ˈtɛaːvʊɹ]
noun
The period of time between sunrise and sunset. It can also refer to a full twenty-four hour period.

“allan dagin”

all day

Also means
  1. day, the time between sunrise and sunset
  2. daylight
  3. life, lifetime
  4. consciousness
  5. day

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

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Faroese
dagblað[ˈtakˌplɛaː]
noun
A newspaper that is published every day.

“Eg lesi dagblaðið hvønn morgun.”

I read the daily newspaper every morning.

Also means
  1. daily newspaper

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

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Faroese
dagliga
adj
This is a specific grammatical form of the adjective meaning daily.

“Hon lesur dagliga blaðið.”

She reads the daily newspaper.

Also means
  1. feminine accusative singular of dagligur

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

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Faroese
í dag[ʊiˈdɛaː]
adv
Refers to the present day.

“Tað er sera gott veður í dag.”

It is very nice weather today.

Also means
  1. today

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

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Faroese
týsdagur[ˈtʰʊiʃːˌtɛaːvʊɹ]
noun
The second day of the week in the Faroese calendar, occurring after Monday and before Wednesday.

“Vit skulu hittast týsdagur.”

We are going to meet on Tuesday.

Also means
  1. Tuesday

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

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Faroese
góðan dag[ˈkɔuːan ˈtɛaː]
intj
A standard greeting used during the day in the Faroe Islands.

“Góðan dag, hvat eitur tú?”

Good day, what is your name?

Also means
  1. good day

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

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Faroese
mánadagur[ˈmɔaːnaˌtɛaːvʊɹ]
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
sunnudagur[ˈsʊnːʊˌtɛaːvʊɹ]
noun
The first day of the week in the Faroese calendar. It is a day of rest for many people.

“Sunnudagur er min yndisdagur.”

Sunday is my favorite day.

Also means
  1. Sunday

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

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Faroese
biðja[ˈpiːja]Means dag
verb
To request something from someone or to offer a prayer.

“Hann biðjur Faðir vár hvønn dag.”

He says the Lord's prayer every day.

Also means
  1. to ask, to request, to beg
  2. to wish (e.g. góðan dag - good day)
  3. to pray to God (Gud)
  4. to ask

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

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Faroese
aka[ˈɛaːʰka]Appears in an example
verb
To operate a vehicle or travel by means of a vehicle.

“Hann skal aka til Havnar í dag.”

He is going to drive to Tórshavn today.

Also means
  1. to drive

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

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Faroese
fer[feːɹ]Appears in an example
verb
A form of the verb 'fara', meaning to go or to travel.

“Hann fer til Havnar í dag.”

He is going to Tórshavn today.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present of fara

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

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Faroese
PerAppears in an example
name
A common male given name.

“Per gongur í skúla í dag.”

Per is going to school today.

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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Faroese
sól[sɔuːl]Appears in an example
noun
The star around which the earth orbits, providing light and heat.

“Sólin skínur í dag.”

The sun is shining today.

Also means
  1. sun

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

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Faroese
teg[tʰeː]Appears in an example
pron
The object form of the word for you when talking to one person.

“Eg síggi teg í dag.”

I see you today.

Also means
  1. accusative singular of tú (“you”)
  2. you

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

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Faroese
tit[tiːt]Appears in an example
pron
A word used to address a group of two or more people.

“Hvat gera tit í dag?”

What are you doing today?

Also means
  1. you (the group being addressed)
  2. you

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

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Faroese
TýrAppears in an example
noun
This is the accusative case form of the proper noun Týrur.

“Eg síggi Týr í dag.”

I see Týr today.

Also means
  1. accusative of Týrur

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

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Faroese
Alda[ˈalta]Appears in an example
name
A common Faroese name given to girls.

“Alda er í skúlanum í dag.”

Alda is at school today.

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
baka[ˈpɛaːʰka]Appears in an example
verb
To cook food like bread or cakes inside an oven.

“Eg skal baka breyð í dag.”

I will bake bread today.

Also means
  1. to bake

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

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Faroese
DoraAppears in an example
name
A common name given to females.

“Dora skal koma í dag.”

Dora is coming today.

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
fara[ˈfɛaːɹa]Appears in an example
verb
To move from one place to another or to travel to a destination.

“Eg fari til Havnar í dag.”

I am going to Tórshavn today.

Also means
  1. to go
  2. to travel

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

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Faroese
hartAppears in an example
adj
Describes something that is physically firm or sounds very loud.

“Hann arbeiðir hart hvønn dag.”

He works hard every day.

Also means
  1. hard
  2. loud

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

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Faroese
hiti[ˈhiːtɪ]Appears in an example
noun
The quality of being hot. It can also refer to body temperature when you are ill.

“Tað er nógvur hiti í dag.”

There is a lot of heat today.

Also means
  1. heat, warmth
  2. fever
  3. temperature
  4. heat

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

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Faroese
John[jɔnː]Appears in an example
name
A male given name commonly used in many languages.

“John fer ein túr í dag.”

John is going for a walk today.

Also means
  1. a male given name
  2. male given name

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

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Faroese
kaltAppears in an example
adj
This is the neuter form of the adjective for cold, used when describing objects or states that are neutral in gender.

“Tað er kalt úti í dag.”

It is cold outside today.

Also means
  1. neuter nominative/accusative of kaldur
  2. cold

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

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Faroese
KarlAppears in an example
name
This is a male given name.

“Karl gongur í skúla í dag.”

Karl is going to school today.

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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Faroese
matiAppears in an example
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
orka[ˈɔɻ̥ka]Appears in an example
noun
The physical or mental power needed to do something or to exert effort.

“Eg havi ikki orku til at renna í dag.”

I do not have the strength to run today.

Also means
  1. strength, power
  2. strength

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

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Faroese
regn[ɹɛkn]Appears in an example
noun
Water that falls from the sky in drops.

“Tað regnar nógv í dag.”

It is raining a lot today.

Also means
  1. rain

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

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Faroese
aldanAppears in an example
noun
This word refers to a specific wave in the ocean. It is the definite form of the word for wave.

“Aldan var sera stór í dag.”

The wave was very big today.

Also means
  1. nominative singular definite of alda
  2. the wave

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

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Faroese
AllanAppears in an example
name
A common name given to boys.

“Allan arbeiðir í dag.”

Allan is working today.

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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Faroese
banki[ˈpaɲ̊t͡ʃɪ]Appears in an example
noun
A place where people keep their money safely. You can also borrow money here.

“Eg fari í bankan í dag.”

I am going to the bank today.

Also means
  1. bank (financial institution)
  2. bank

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

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Faroese
batna[ˈpatna]Appears in an example
verb
To get better or to show signs of improvement.

“Veðrið fer at batna í dag.”

The weather will improve today.

Also means
  1. to improve

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

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Faroese
dapurAppears in an example
adj
Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.

“Hann er dapur í dag.”

He is sad today.

Also means
  1. sad

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

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Faroese
frukt[ˈfɹʊkt]Appears in an example
noun
A general term for plant parts like apples or bananas that contain seeds. It can also refer to the result or harvest of one's work.

“Eg eti eina frukt hvønn dag.”

I eat a fruit every day.

Also means
  1. fruit, progeny
  2. fruit (apple, banana, etc.)
  3. fruit, harvest
  4. fruit

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

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Faroese
góður[ˈkɔuːwʊɹ]Appears in an example
adj
Having high quality or being pleasant and positive.

“Góðan dag.”

Good day.

Also means
  1. good

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

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Faroese
pakki[ˈpʰaʰtʃːɪ]Appears in an example
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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Faroese
regna[ˈɹekna]Appears in an example
verb
The verb used to describe when water falls from the sky as rain.

“Tað fer at regna í dag.”

It is going to rain today.

Also means
  1. to rain

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

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Faroese
suðurAppears in an example
noun
The direction toward the south pole.

“Vit skulu suður í dag.”

We are going south today.

Also means
  1. south

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

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Faroese
veiða[ˈvɛiːja]Appears in an example
noun
The activity of catching animals or fish. It can also refer to the total amount of fish or animals caught.

“Veiðan var góð í dag.”

The catch was good today.

Also means
  1. hunting, fishing
  2. catch, haul, take (yield from hunting)
  3. hunting

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

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Faroese
venjaAppears in an example
verb
To engage in physical activity or practice a skill to become better.

“Teir venja hvønn dag.”

They train every day.

“Teir venja fótbólt hvønn dag.”

They train football every day.

Also means
  1. to exercise
  2. to train

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

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Faroese
AmaliaAppears in an example
name
A common female given name used in the Faroe Islands.

“Amalia skal í skúla í dag.”

Amalia is going to school today.

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
glaður[ˈklɛaːvʊɹ]Appears in an example
adj
Feeling pleasure or joy.

“Eg eri glaður í dag.”

I am happy today.

Also means
  1. glad
  2. happy
  3. glad, happy

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

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Faroese
kaldur[ˈkʰaltʊɹ]Appears in an example
adj
Having a low temperature.

“Tað er kalt úti í dag.”

It is cold outside today.

Also means
  1. cold

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

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Faroese
planta[ˈplan̥ta]Appears in an example
noun
A living organism that grows in the earth such as a flower, shrub, or tree.

“Hon vatnar sína planta hvønn dag.”

She waters her plant every day.

Also means
  1. plant

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
SylviaAppears in an example
name
A common female personal name used in the Faroe Islands.

“Sylvia er heima í dag.”

Sylvia is home today.

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
sýning[ˈsʊiːnɪŋk]Appears in an example
noun
An event or display where objects or performances are shown to the public.

“Vit skulu á eina sýning í dag.”

We are going to an exhibition today.

Also means
  1. exhibition
  2. show

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

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Faroese
vindur[ˈvɪntʊɹ]Appears in an example
noun
The natural movement of the air of any velocity.

“Tað er nógvur vindur í dag.”

There is a lot of wind today.

Also means
  1. wind

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

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Faroese
orðabók[ˈoːɹa.pɔuːk]Appears in an example
noun
A book or website that lists words and explains what they mean.

“Eg brúki mína orðabók hvønn dag.”

I use my dictionary every day.

Also means
  1. dictionary

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

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Faroese
Benjamin[ˈpɛn.ja.ˌmin]Appears in an example
name
A common male given name of Hebrew origin.

“Benjamin skal spæla fótbólt í dag.”

Benjamin is going to play football today.

Also means
  1. Benjamin
  2. a male given name

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

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