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Faroese

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Faroese
tú[tʰʉuː(w)]
pron
The pronoun used to address one person informally.

“ert tú eingilskmaður?”

are you an Englishman?

Also means
  1. you
  2. thou

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

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Faroese
túa
verb
To use the informal word for 'you' when speaking to someone.

“Vit túa hvørjum øðrum.”

We use the informal 'you' with each other.

Also means
  1. to address with the informal T-form, to thou
  2. to address with the informal T-form

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

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Faroese
betur
adv
The comparative form of well; in a more excellent way.

“Tú dugir hetta nógv betur enn eg.”

You know this much better than I do.

Also means
  1. comparative degree of væl; better
  2. better

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

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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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Faroese
háttur[ˈhɔʰtːʊɹ]
noun
The method or style in which something is done or happens.

“Tú gert tað á hesin hátt.”

You do it in this manner.

Also means
  1. way, manner
  2. mood
  3. way

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

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Faroese
náttúra
noun
The physical world and everything in it that is not made by humans, such as plants, animals, and landscapes.

“Føroysk náttúra er vøkur.”

Faroese nature is beautiful.

Also means
  1. nature

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

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Faroese
stundum[ˈstʊndʊn]
adv
Occurring at certain times, but not always.

“Eg gangi stundum ein túr.”

I sometimes go for a walk.

Also means
  1. sometimes

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

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Faroese
ha[haː]Appears in an example
intj
Used to ask someone to repeat what they said or to confirm a statement.

“Ha, segði tú nakað?”

Pardon, did you say something?

Also means
  1. Pardon?
  2. isn't it?

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

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Faroese
orð[oːɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A single unit of language that has meaning. It is used to form sentences.

“Hvussu skrivar tú hetta orð?”

How do you write this word?

“Hvussu sigur tú hetta orð?”

How do you say this word?

Also means
  1. word
  2. expression

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

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Faroese
hvar[kʰvɛaːɹ]Appears in an example
adv
An adverb used to ask about a place or location.

“Hvar fert tú?”

Where are you going?

Also means
  1. where

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

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Faroese
mataAppears in an example
verb
To provide food to a person or an animal.

“Tú mást mata hundin.”

You must feed the dog.

Also means
  1. to feed

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

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Faroese
mega[ˈmeːa]Appears in an example
verb
A modal verb used to indicate obligation or permission.

“Tú mega fara nú.”

You may go now.

Also means
  1. must
  2. may
  3. must or may

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

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Faroese
tiga[ˈtʰiːja]Appears in an example
verb
To refrain from speaking or to not make any noise.

“Tú mást tiga meðan lærarin tosar.”

You must be silent while the teacher is speaking.

Also means
  1. to be silent

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

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Faroese
togaAppears in an example
verb
To exert force on something to move it towards oneself or in a particular direction.

“Tú skalt toga í hurðina fyri at lata hana upp.”

You must pull the door to open it.

Also means
  1. to pull

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

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Faroese
toka[ˈtʰoːʰka]Appears in an example
noun
A cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground that makes it hard to see.

“Vinur, vinur sært tú meg gangi her í tokuni?”

Friend, friend, do you see me walking here in the mist?

Also means
  1. mist
  2. fog

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

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Faroese
vart[vaɻ̊ʈ]Appears in an example
verb
This is the past tense form of the verb to be, used specifically for the second person singular pronoun you.

“tú vart ein góður drongur”

you were a good boy

Also means
  1. second-person past of vera
  2. were

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

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Faroese
festa[ˈfɛsta]Appears in an example
verb
To attach or secure something so that it does not move or fall.

“Tú mást festa beltin væl.”

You must fasten the belts well.

Also means
  1. to fasten
  2. to make fast

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

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Faroese
hallóAppears in an example
intj
A word used to greet someone or to attract attention.

“Halló, hvussu hevur tú tað?”

Hello, how are you?

Also means
  1. hello

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

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Faroese
kaffiAppears in an example
noun
A popular warm beverage made from ground beans.

“Vilt tú hava eitt kopp av kaffi?”

Would you like to have a cup of coffee?

Also means
  1. coffee

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

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Faroese
krydd[kʰɹɪtː]Appears in an example
noun
A substance like pepper or herbs used to add flavor to food.

“Tú mást brúka nógv krydd í matin.”

You must use plenty of spice in the food.

Also means
  1. spice, seasoning
  2. spice

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

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Faroese
skola[ˈskoːla]Appears in an example
verb
To wash something quickly with water, usually to remove soap or loose dirt.

“Tú eigur at skola kopparnar væl.”

You should rinse the cups well.

Also means
  1. to rinse

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

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Faroese
spell[spɛtl]Appears in an example
noun
A feeling of sadness or regret about a situation.

“Tað var spell, at tú ikki kundi koma.”

It was a pity that you could not come.

Also means
  1. pity, shame
  2. pity

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

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Faroese
svara[ˈsvɛaːɹa]Appears in an example
verb
To speak or write in return to a question or request.

“Tú mást svara spurninginum.”

You must answer the question.

Also means
  1. to answer

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

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Faroese
vendaAppears in an example
verb
To change the direction you are facing or moving.

“Tú mást venda bilinum.”

You have to turn the car.

Also means
  1. to turn

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

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Faroese
vinur[ˈviːnʊɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.

“Vinur, vinur sært tú meg gangi her í tokuni?”

Friend, friend, do you see me walking here in the mist?

Also means
  1. friend

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

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Faroese
hvaðan[ˈkʰvɛːjan]Appears in an example
adv
Used to ask about the origin or starting point of someone or something.

“Hvaðan ert tú komin?”

Where did you come from?

Also means
  1. from where
  2. whence

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

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Faroese
skilja[ˈʃɪlja]Appears in an example
verb
To grasp the meaning of something or to separate things into parts.

“Eg skilji ikki hvat tú sigur.”

I do not understand what you are saying.

Also means
  1. to understand
  2. to divide

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

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Faroese
smakkaAppears in an example
verb
To experience the flavor of food or drink by eating or drinking a little bit.

“Tú mást smakka matin, hann er góður.”

You must taste the food, it is good.

“Vilt tú smakka hesa kaku?”

Do you want to taste this cake?

Also means
  1. to taste

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

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Faroese
spyrja[ˈspɪɹja]Appears in an example
verb
To say something to someone in order to get an answer or information.

“Hví spyrt tú meg?”

Why do you ask me?

Also means
  1. to ask

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

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Faroese
góðan dag[ˈkɔuːan ˈtɛaː]Appears in an example
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
framburðurAppears in an example
noun
The act of moving forward toward a goal or the way in which a word is spoken.

“Tú hevur góðan framburð í føroyskum.”

You are making good progress in Faroese.

Also means
  1. progress
  2. pronunciation

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

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