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Faroese

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Faroese
føroyskt[ˈføːɹɪst]
noun
This refers to the national language spoken in the Faroe Islands.

“tosa tygum føroyskt?”

do you speak Faroese?

Also means
  1. Faroese (language)

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

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Faroese
isiAppears in an example
adj
Something that is simple to do or understand. It can also describe a person who is calm or relaxed.

“Tað er isi at læra føroyskt.”

It is easy to learn Faroese.

Also means
  1. easy
  2. composed
  3. calm

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
duga[ˈtuːwa]Appears in an example
verb
To have the knowledge or skill required to perform an action.

“Tey duga føroyskt.”

They can speak Faroese.

Also means
  1. to know how to

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

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Faroese
kunna[ˈkʰʊnːa]Appears in an example
verb
To have the ability, skill, or permission to do something.

“Eg kann tosa føroyskt.”

I can speak Faroese.

Also means
  1. can, to be able to
  2. to know
  3. can

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

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Faroese
talarAppears in an example
verb
The second or third-person singular present form of the verb to speak.

“Hann talar føroyskt.”

He speaks Faroese.

Also means
  1. second/third-person singular present of tala
  2. speaks

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

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Faroese
vilja[ˈvɪlja]Appears in an example
verb
To express a desire, intention, or determination to do something.

“Eg vil læra føroyskt.”

I want to learn Faroese.

Also means
  1. to will
  2. to wish
  3. to persist
  4. to intend to

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 resource that lists words and their meanings in one or more languages.

“Eg brúki eina orðabók, tá eg læri føroyskt.”

I use a dictionary when I learn Faroese.

Also means
  1. dictionary

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

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Faroese
tungumálAppears in an example
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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