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Faroese

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Faroese
gamla[ˈɡamla]
adj
An adjective used to describe a feminine or neuter noun that is old in age.

“Tað er gamla konan.”

It is the old woman.

Also means
  1. feminine/neuter nominative singular of gamal
  2. old

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

Adapted
Faroese
hov[hoːv]Appears in an example
noun
A place used for religious worship, specifically referring to buildings in ancient Norse religion. It can also refer to a court or a formal gathering place.

“Gamla hovið stóð har áður.”

The old temple stood there before.

Also means
  1. temple (with reference to pre-Christian Norse religion)
  2. court
  3. temple

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

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Faroese
borg[pɔɹk]Appears in an example
noun
A large, fortified building used as a stronghold.

“Gamla borgin stendur á fjallinum.”

The old castle stands on the mountain.

Also means
  1. castle, stronghold
  2. castle

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

Adapted
Faroese
toft[tʰɔft]Appears in an example
noun
The remains of the foundation of a building or house that no longer stands.

“Vit sóu eina gamla toft á markini.”

We saw an old foundation in the field.

Also means
  1. an old foundation
  2. ruin of a building

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

Adapted
Faroese
kvæði[ˈkvɛaːjɪ]Appears in an example
noun
A traditional Faroese song used for dancing, often telling a long story. It can also mean a poem.

“Føroyingar dansa til gamla kvæði.”

Faroese people dance to an old ballad.

Also means
  1. old Faroese dancing ballad
  2. poem

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

Adapted
Faroese
seljaAppears in an example
verb
To give something to someone else in exchange for money.

“Eg vil selja mína gamla bil.”

I want to sell my old car.

Also means
  1. to sell

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

Adapted
Faroese
keisari[ˈkʰaiːsaɹɪ]Appears in an example
noun
A male sovereign or the supreme ruler of an empire.

“Hann var ein mætur keisari í gamla daga.”

He was a great emperor in the old days.

Also means
  1. emperor
  2. czar

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

Adapted

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