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Faroese

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Faroese
err
noun
The name given to the letter R in the alphabet.

“Orðið byrjar við einum err.”

The word begins with an R.

Also means
  1. The name of the Latin script letter R/r.

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

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Faroese
ermi[ˈɛɹmɪ]
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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Faroese
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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Faroese
fer[feːɹ]
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
her[heːɹ]
adv
In this place or at this position.

“Eg eri her.”

I am here.

Also means
  1. here

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

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Faroese
tær[tʰɛaːɹ]
pron
This word has several grammatical uses including as a form of the pronoun for 'you' or as a plural form for certain nouns or pronouns.

“Eg elski tær.”

I love you (in certain poetic or regional contexts).

Also means
  1. dative singular of tú
  2. nominative/accusative plural of hon
  3. nominative/accusative feminine plural of tann (“demonstrative pronoun”)
  4. you (plural)
  5. you

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

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Faroese
vær[vɛaːɹ]
pron
The first person plural pronoun used to describe a group that includes the speaker. It is often used in traditional Faroese ballads.

“Vær høvum verið á útróðri, og tað bar lítið til hjá osum.”

We have been out fishing but the catch was poor.

Also means
  1. First person plural pronoun used in kvæði; we (singular eg).
  2. we

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

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Faroese
ver[veːɹ]
noun
A cloth protective case for a pillow or a duvet.

“Eg skifti ver á koddanum.”

I am changing the pillowcase on the pillow.

Also means
  1. a cover made of cloth (e.g. a pillow case or duvet cover)
  2. a cover made of cloth

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

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Faroese
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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Faroese
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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Faroese
gerð[ˈt͡ʃeːɹ]
noun
A word referring to an act, work, or the process of making something.

“Hetta er góð gerð.”

This is a good deed.

Also means
  1. action
  2. work
  3. act
  4. deed
  5. making

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

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Faroese
verk[vɛɹ̥k]
noun
A task or activity that a person engages in, or a finished product or system.

“Tey skulu seta ætlanina í verk.”

They must put the plan into operation.

Also means
  1. work
  2. works, product
  3. power plant
  4. e.g. clockwork
  5. service, system

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

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Faroese
ferja
noun
A boat used to carry people or vehicles across a body of water.

“Ferjan kemur klokkan tíggju.”

The ferry arrives at ten o'clock.

“Ferjan kemur klokkan fimm.”

The ferry arrives at five o'clock.

Also means
  1. ferry

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

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Faroese
verst[vɛst]
adv
The superlative form used to describe the most negative or poorest quality of something.

“Hann spælir verst av øllum.”

He plays the worst of everyone.

Also means
  1. worst, superlative degree of illa
  2. worst

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

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Faroese
herðar[ˈheːɹaɹ]
noun
The two parts of the body between the neck and the top of the arms.

“Hann hevur breiðar herðar.”

He has broad shoulders.

Also means
  1. shoulders

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

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Faroese
Merkur
name
The name of the planet closest to the sun in our solar system.

“Merkur er tann planetin, sum er tættast við sólina.”

Mercury is the planet that is closest to the sun.

Also means
  1. Mercury (planet)
  2. Mercury

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

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Faroese
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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Faroese
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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Faroese
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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Faroese
hermaður[ˈheɹ.mɛaːvʊɹ]
noun
A person who serves in an army.

“Hermaðurin stendur vakt.”

The soldier is standing guard.

Also means
  1. soldier

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

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Faroese
kirsuber[ˈt͡ʃʰɪɻ̊ʂʊˌpeːɹ]
noun
A small, round, red or black fruit that grows on a tree and has a hard seed inside. It is often sweet and used in desserts or eaten fresh.

“Eg eti eitt kirsuber.”

I am eating a cherry.

Also means
  1. cherry (fruit of Prunus subg. Cerasus)
  2. cherry

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

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Faroese
æl[ɛaːl]Appears in an example
noun
A brief period of rain or a light storm.

“Tað er eitt æl á veg.”

There is a shower on the way.

Also means
  1. shower

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

Adapted
Faroese
essAppears in an example
noun
The name of the letter S in the alphabet.

“Ess er eitt bókstavur í føroyska stavraðnum.”

Ess is a letter in the Faroese alphabet.

Also means
  1. The name of the Latin script letter S/s.
  2. The name of the Latin script letter S/s

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

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Faroese
hav[hɛaːv]Appears in an example
noun
A large body of salt water, specifically the ocean located between two landmasses.

“Tað er mikið hav millum oyggjarnar.”

There is much sea between the islands.

Also means
  1. sea, ocean between two lands
  2. sea

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

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Faroese
hin[hiːn]Appears in an example
pron
A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to the other one of two things or the one further away.

“Hin maðurin er har.”

The other man is there.

Also means
  1. the other
  2. that
  3. the

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

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Faroese
ivi[ˈiːvɪ]Appears in an example
noun
A feeling of uncertainty about whether something is true or possible.

“Tað er uttan iva satt.”

It is without a doubt true.

Also means
  1. doubt
  2. concern

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

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Faroese
kyn[tʃʰiːn]Appears in an example
noun
The state of being male or female, or a collective term for a family or lineage.

“Tað er ein spurningur um kyn.”

It is a question of gender.

Also means
  1. lineage, family
  2. gender, sex
  3. nature
  4. gender

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

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Faroese
mál[mɔɑːl]Appears in an example
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
tal[tʰɛaːl]Appears in an example
noun
A mathematical symbol or word used for counting or measuring.

“Eitt tal er eitt hugtak.”

A number is a concept.

Also means
  1. number

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

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Faroese
vár[vɔaːɹ]Appears in an example
noun
The season of the year between winter and summer when temperatures start to rise and plants begin to grow.

“Várið er komið til Føroyar.”

Spring has come to the Faroe Islands.

Also means
  1. spring (season)

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

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Faroese
daniAppears in an example
noun
A person who comes from Denmark.

“Hann er ein dani, sum býr í Føroyum.”

He is a Dane who lives in the Faroe Islands.

Also means
  1. Dane

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

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Faroese
fata[ˈfɛaːʰta]Appears in an example
verb
To grasp the meaning of something or to comprehend an idea.

“Tað er torført at fata hvat hann sigur.”

It is difficult to understand what he is saying.

Also means
  1. to understand
  2. to comprehend

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

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Faroese
hittAppears in an example
pron
A neuter demonstrative pronoun used to refer to the other one of two things.

“Hitt er eitt hús.”

The other one is a house.

Also means
  1. the other
  2. that
  3. the

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

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Faroese
MiraAppears in an example
name
A proper noun used as a name for a female person.

“Mira er fødd í Tórshavn.”

Mira was born in Tórshavn.

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
navn[naun]Appears in an example
noun
A word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known or addressed.

“Hvat er títt navn?”

What is your name?

Also means
  1. name

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

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Faroese
null[nʊlː]Appears in an example
num
The number zero or the state of having nothing.

“Støðan er null ímóti null.”

The score is zero to zero.

Also means
  1. zero

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

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Faroese
píka[ˈpʰʊiːka]Appears in an example
noun
A young female person.

“Hon er ein blíð píka.”

She is a kind girl.

Also means
  1. a girl
  2. a lass
  3. a virgin

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

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Faroese
ríki[ˈɹʊiːtʃɪ]Appears in an example
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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Faroese
runtAppears in an example
adj
This is the neuter singular form of the adjective rundur, meaning round.

“Tað er eitt runt borð.”

It is a round table.

Also means
  1. nominative/accusative neuter singular of rundur

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

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Faroese
sett[ˈsɛʰtː]Appears in an example
noun
The name used for the Latin script letter Z in the Faroese alphabet.

“Navnið á bókstavinum Z er sett.”

The name of the letter Z is sett.

Also means
  1. The name of the Latin script letter Z/z.
  2. the letter Z

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

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