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Faroese

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A
Faroese
apotekaAppears in an example
noun
The genitive plural form of the word for pharmacy or drugstore.

“Prísirnir á apoteka eru ymiskir.”

The prices at pharmacies are different.

Also means
  1. genitive plural indefinite of apotek
  2. of pharmacies

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

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B
Faroese
banka[ˈpɛŋ̊ka]
verb
To strike a surface noisily, typically a door, to get attention.

“Nokkur bankar á hurðina.”

Someone is knocking on the door.

Also means
  1. to knock
  2. tap
  3. rap

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

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D
Faroese
deild[taiːlt]
noun
A part or section that something is divided into.

“Hann arbeiðir í aðru deild.”

He works in the second division.

“Tey arbeiða í somu deild.”

They work in the same division.

Also means
  1. division

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

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F
Faroese
fjall[fjatl]
noun
A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.

“Føroyar hava nógv fjall.”

The Faroe Islands have many mountains.

“Vit gingu upp á fjall.”

We walked up a mountain.

Also means
  1. mountain

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

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Faroese
fallaAppears in an example
verb
To drop down suddenly from a higher position to a lower one.

“Tað er lætt at falla á hálum ísi.”

It is easy to fall on slippery ice.

Also means
  1. to fall

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

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Faroese
filmsAppears in an example
noun
The indefinite genitive singular form of the noun 'filmur', meaning 'of a film'.

“Titulin á films ávísingini er góður.”

The title on the film's advertisement is good.

Also means
  1. indefinite genitive singular of filmur
  2. film's

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

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G
Faroese
gestur[ˈt͡ʃɛstʊɹ]
noun
A person who is invited to visit someone or stay in their home.

“Tú ert ein vælkomin gestur.”

You are a welcome guest.

Also means
  1. guest

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

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I
Faroese
isi
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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L
Faroese
landbúnaður
noun
The practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals.

“Landbúnaður er týdningarmikil vinna í Føroyum.”

Agriculture is an important industry in the Faroe Islands.

Also means
  1. agriculture, farming
  2. agriculture

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

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Faroese
ljós[ljɔuːs]
noun
The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. It can also refer to a lamp or candle.

“Tendr ljósið.”

Turn on the light.

Also means
  1. light, clearness
  2. lamp
  3. candle
  4. watt
  5. light

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

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Faroese
luft[lʊft]
noun
The invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and that we breathe.

“Frísk luft er góð fyri heilsuna.”

Fresh air is good for your health.

Also means
  1. air
  2. atmosphere, sky

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

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N
Faroese
NormaAppears in an example
name
A name used for a female person.

“Norma er komin á vitjan.”

Norma has come for a visit.

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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O
Faroese
op[oːʰp]
noun
A gap, hole, or space that allows passage or vision through something.

“Tað var eitt lítið op í vegginum.”

There was a small opening in the wall.

Also means
  1. opening
  2. orifice

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

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R
Faroese
ráð[ɹɔɑː]
noun
This word refers to suggestions given to help someone, a plan for action, or a group of people who make decisions.

“Hann gav mær eitt gott ráð.”

He gave me a good piece of advice.

Also means
  1. advice
  2. plan
  3. council

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

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S
Faroese
sending
noun
Refers to mail or a delivery, but also to a program on television or radio.

“Eg hoyrdi eina góða sending í útvarpinum.”

I heard a good program on the radio.

Also means
  1. delivery, mail
  2. program (news, shows etc., broadcast on radio or television)
  3. transmission (data etc.)
  4. pass, shot
  5. delivery

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

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Faroese
sjón[ˈʃɔuːn]
noun
The ability to see or the image that you can see.

“Tað er ein vøkur sjón.”

It is a beautiful view.

Also means
  1. vision, sight
  2. view
  3. vision

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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T
Faroese
tíðindi[ˈtʰʊiːjɪntɪ]Appears in an example
noun
Information about recent events that is reported in the media or shared between people.

“Eisini eru tíðindi úr útlandinum.”

There is also news from abroad.

Also means
  1. news
  2. tidings

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

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U
Faroese
ur[uːɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A small device that tells the time, usually worn on the wrist.

“Mítt ur vísir klokuna.”

My watch shows the time.

Also means
  1. watch
  2. timepiece
  3. watch, timepiece

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

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V
Faroese
val
noun
The act of picking between different options or a formal voting process.

“Eg hevði einki val.”

I had no choice.

Also means
  1. choice
  2. election
  3. quality

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

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Faroese
vinna
noun
The activity that someone does for a living, or the general task of working.

“Eg fari til vinna nú.”

I am going to work now.

“Eg eri til arbeiðis í míni vinnu.”

I am at work in my profession.

Also means
  1. business, acquisition, work, profession
  2. ploughing
  3. work

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

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