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Faroese

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Faroese
-st
suffix
A suffix added to verbs to change them into the middle voice, often indicating reflexive or reciprocal actions.

“Hann kennist við hana.”

He knows her (is acquainted with her).

Also means
  1. turns verbs into middle voice verbs
  2. middle voice marker

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

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Æ
Faroese
ær[ɛaːɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A female sheep that has reached adulthood.

“ofta eigur svørt ær hvítt lamb.”

Black ewes often give birth to white lambs.

Also means
  1. ewe

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

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B
Faroese
bera[ˈpeːɹa]Appears in an example
noun
An open or clear space in a landscape or area.

“Vit sóu eina bera í skóginum.”

We saw a clearing in the forest.

Also means
  1. clearing

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

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Faroese
borð[poːɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs, used for eating or working.

“Vit sita við borðið og eta.”

We are sitting at the table eating.

Also means
  1. table
  2. board (games)
  3. plank
  4. board (ship side)
  5. side

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

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Faroese
brúður[ˈpɹʉuːwʊɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A woman on her wedding day. It can also refer to a specific type of flower.

“Brúðurin var vakur í hvítum.”

The bride was beautiful in white.

Also means
  1. bride
  2. woman
  3. genus in the rose family (Dryas)

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

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D
Faroese
dansa[ˈtansa]Appears in an example
verb
To move your body rhythmically to music.

“Vit skulu dansa í kvøld.”

We are going to dance tonight.

Also means
  1. to dance

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

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Faroese
dúkur[ˈtʉuːkʊɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A cloth spread over a table, especially during meals.

“Legg ein hvíta dúk á borðið.”

Put a white tablecloth on the table.

Also means
  1. tablecloth

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

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F
Faroese
fólk[fœl̥k]
noun
A word used to refer to a group of humans or people in general. It can also describe a group working together or invited guests.

“Har eru nógv fólk í býnum.”

There are many people in the town.

Also means
  1. people
  2. lineage, dynasty
  3. team
  4. person
  5. guests
  6. chessmen

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

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Faroese
far[fɛaːɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A journey, trip, or the act of traveling by vehicle. It can also refer to a ship or boat, or a sign left behind.

“Vit fóru ein langan far.”

We went on a long journey.

Also means
  1. drive, ride, tour
  2. vessel
  3. trace, sign

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

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Faroese
ferð[feːɹ]Appears in an example
noun
The act of going from one place to another or the speed at which something moves. It can also refer to an occurrence.

“Vit fóru eina ferð til Havnar.”

We went on a trip to Tórshavn.

“Vit skulu á ferð í summar.”

We are going on a trip this summer.

Also means
  1. trip, tour, journey
  2. time
  3. speed

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

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Faroese
fjall[fjatl]Appears in an example
noun
A large, natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.

“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
fjara[ˈfjɛaːɹa]Appears in an example
noun
The period when the tide goes out or the area of the beach exposed at low tide.

“Vit ganga ein túr í fjøruni, meðan tað er fjara.”

We are taking a walk on the beach while it is low tide.

Also means
  1. ebb
  2. beach

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

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Faroese
flaggAppears in an example
noun
A piece of cloth with a special design used as a symbol of a country or organization.

“Vit heisa flagg á flaggdegi.”

We hoist the flag on Flag Day.

Also means
  1. flag

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

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Faroese
flesk[flɛsk]Appears in an example
noun
The meat from a pig, often used in cooking.

“Vit skulu hava flesk til døgurða.”

We are having pork for dinner.

Also means
  1. pork
  2. unsmoked bacon

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

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Faroese
friður[ˈfɹiːjʊɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A state of tranquility or freedom from disturbance and war.

“Vit ynskja frið í heiminum.”

We wish for peace in the world.

Also means
  1. peace

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

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Faroese
fyrst[fɪst]Appears in an example
adv
Coming before all others in time or order.

“Vit skulu fyrst eta.”

We must eat first.

Also means
  1. first
  2. first of all

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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Faroese
ganga[ˈkɛŋka]Appears in an example
verb
To move forward by putting one foot in front of the other.

“Vit skulu ganga heim.”

We are going to walk home.

Also means
  1. to walk

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

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H
Faroese
hol[hoːl]
noun
An empty space or opening in an object or surface.

“Tað er eitt hol í vegginum.”

There is a hole in the wall.

Also means
  1. hole
  2. cave
  3. cavity

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

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Faroese
hora[ˈhoːɹa]
noun
A derogatory term for a woman who engages in sexual activity for money or is perceived as sexually promiscuous. It also refers to a type of fish.

“Hon er ein hora.”

She is a whore.

Also means
  1. whore, (female) prostitute
  2. slut
  3. tusk, cusk
  4. whore

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

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Faroese
hvítur[ˈkʰvʊiːjtʊɹ]
adj
The color of snow or milk.

“Hvíta Húsið”

the White House

Also means
  1. white

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 common word used to greet someone.

“Hann segði halló til mín tá vit hittust.”

He said hello to me when we met.

Also means
  1. hello

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

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Faroese
happ[haʰpː]Appears in an example
noun
A piece of good fortune or a lucky event.

“Tað var eitt satt happ, at vit hittust.”

It was a true stroke of luck that we met.

Also means
  1. luck, a stroke of luck
  2. luck

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
The sea or ocean that lies between two lands.

“Vit sigldu yvir opið hav.”

We sailed across the open sea.

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
hittaAppears in an example
verb
To come into the presence or company of someone.

“Vit skulu hittast í býnum.”

We are going to meet in town.

Also means
  1. to meet

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

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I
Faroese
IstanbulAppears in an example
name
The largest city in Turkey, located in both Europe and Asia.

“Vit skulu ferðast til Istanbul.”

We are going to travel to Istanbul.

Also means
  1. Istanbul (a city in Turkey)

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

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J
Faroese
januarAppears in an example
noun
The first month of the year.

“Vit byrja árið í januar.”

We start the year in January.

Also means
  1. January (the first month of the Gregorian calendar)
  2. January

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

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K
Faroese
kolAppears in an example
noun
A hard black mineral substance that is dug from the earth and burned as fuel.

“Vit nýta kol til at hita húsið.”

We use coal to heat the house.

Also means
  1. coal
  2. carbon
  3. charcoal

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

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L
Faroese
leika
verb
To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation, such as a game or an instrument.

“Børnini leika í havanum.”

The children are playing in the garden.

Also means
  1. to play (game, instrument, etc.)
  2. to play

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

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Faroese
leikur[ˈlaikʊr]
noun
An activity that people do for fun or competition. It often has specific rules.

“Teir spæla ein leik.”

They are playing a game.

Also means
  1. game

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

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Faroese
lasAppears in an example
verb
The past tense form of the verb to read, used when referring to we or they.

“Vit lasu bókina í gjár.”

We read the book yesterday.

Also means
  1. first-person plural past indicative of lesa
  2. third-person plural past indicative of lesa
  3. read

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

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Faroese
liriAppears in an example
noun
A type of fish known as the spotted wolffish.

“Vit fingu eina liri á stongina.”

We caught a spotted wolffish on the fishing rod.

Also means
  1. spotted wolffish

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

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M
Faroese
mála[ˈmɔaːla]Appears in an example
verb
To cover a surface with color or to create a picture using paint.

“Hann skal mála húsið hvítt.”

He is going to paint the house white.

Also means
  1. to paint

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

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Faroese
markaAppears in an example
noun
This is a grammatical form of the noun mørk, which means land measure or forest.

“Vit eiga nógv marka í bygdini.”

We own a lot of land in the village.

Also means
  1. indefinite genitive plural of mørk

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

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Faroese
marsAppears in an example
noun
March is the third month of the year.

“Vit hava frí í mars.”

We have a holiday in March.

Also means
  1. March (month of the Gregorian calendar)
  2. March

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

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Faroese
messa[ˈmɛsːa]Appears in an example
noun
A formal religious service in a church. It can also refer to a public holiday or a messy situation.

“Vit skulu í messu í morgin.”

We are going to a church service tomorrow.

Also means
  1. mass, service
  2. holiday
  3. mess

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

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Faroese
mugu[muːwʊ]Appears in an example
verb
A form of the verb meaning to be able to or allowed to, used for plural subjects.

“Vit mugu fara nú.”

We must go now.

Also means
  1. first/second/third-person plural present indicative of mega
  2. may

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
OsloAppears in an example
name
An alternative spelling for the city of Oslo.

“Vit skulu ferðast til Oslo í summar.”

We are going to travel to Oslo this summer.

Also means
  1. alternative form of Ósló

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

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P
Faroese
pitsaAppears in an example
noun
A popular dish consisting of a flat round base of dough baked with a topping.

“Vit skulu eta pitsa í kvøld.”

We are going to eat pizza tonight.

Also means
  1. pizza

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

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R
Faroese
rusk[ɹʊsk]Appears in an example
noun
This refers to things that are no longer wanted and are thrown away.

“Vit skulu bera rusk burtur.”

We need to take the rubbish away.

Also means
  1. waste, rubbish, garbage
  2. rubbish

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

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S
Faroese
samur[ˈsɛaːmʊɹ]Appears in an example
adj
Identical or not different from something else.

“Vit búgva í sama húsi.”

We live in the same house.

Also means
  1. same

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

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Faroese
sigla[ˈsɪɡla]Appears in an example
verb
To travel on water in a ship or boat.

“Vit skulu sigla í morgin.”

We are going to sail tomorrow.

Also means
  1. to sail

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

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Faroese
skála[ˈskɔɑːla]Appears in an example
verb
To raise your glass to express good wishes before drinking with others.

“Vit skulu skála fyri degi.”

We shall toast for you.

Also means
  1. to toast

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

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Faroese
skegg[ʃɛkː]Appears in an example
noun
The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks.

“Hann hevur eitt langt, hvítt skegg.”

He has a long, white beard.

Also means
  1. beard

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

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Faroese
skoða[ˈskoːwa]Appears in an example
verb
To examine or observe something carefully.

“Vit skulu skoða vakra útsýnið.”

We are going to look at the beautiful view.

“Vit skulu skoða landslagið.”

We are going to look at the landscape.

Also means
  1. to look at
  2. to contemplate

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

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Faroese
skógur[ˈskɔuːʊɹ]Appears in an example
noun
A large area of land covered mostly by trees and plants.

“Vit ganga túr í skóginum.”

We are going for a walk in the forest.

Also means
  1. forest

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

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Faroese
SpaniaAppears in an example
name
A country located in Southern Europe on the Iberian peninsula.

“Vit skulu ferðast til Spania í summar.”

We are going to travel to Spain this summer.

Also means
  1. Spain (a country in Southern Europe, including most of the Iberian peninsula)
  2. Spain

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

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Faroese
spik[spiːk]Appears in an example
noun
The fat of a whale, particularly the pilot whale. It is often served as a traditional dish.

“Vit eta spik til døgurða.”

We are eating whale blubber for dinner.

Also means
  1. blubber, especially of grindahvalur (pilot whale)
  2. whale meat and blubber (traditional meal)
  3. blubber

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

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Faroese
staðfesta[ˈstɛaːˌfɛsta]Appears in an example
verb
To state as a fact or to prove that something is true. It can also mean to settle in a specific place.

“Hann fekk at vita, at tey skulu staðfesta avtaluna.”

He was informed that they must confirm the agreement.

Also means
  1. to affirm, certify, confirm, firm
  2. to ratify
  3. to ascertain
  4. to take up residence, settle, set up house
  5. to locate
  6. to affirm

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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Faroese
suðurAppears in an example
noun
The direction toward the south pole.

“Vit skulu suður í dag.”

We are going south today.

Also means
  1. south

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

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Faroese
syngjaAppears in an example
verb
To make musical sounds with your voice.

“Vit fara at syngja ein sang.”

We are going to sing a song.

Also means
  1. to sing

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

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Faroese
sýning[ˈsʊiːnɪŋk]Appears in an example
noun
An event or display where objects or performances are shown to the public.

“Vit skulu á eina sýning í dag.”

We are going to an exhibition today.

Also means
  1. exhibition
  2. show

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

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T
Faroese
tala[ˈtʰɛaːla]Appears in an example
noun
A conversation or discussion between people.

“Vit áttu eina góða tala saman.”

We had a good talk together.

Also means
  1. talk
  2. conversation

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

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Faroese
teljaAppears in an example
verb
To calculate the total number of items in a group or to recount a story.

“Kunnu vit telja til tíggju?”

Can we count to ten?

Also means
  1. to count
  2. to tell

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

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Faroese
timbur[ˈtʰɪmpʊɹ]Appears in an example
noun
The solid material that makes up the trunks and branches of trees, used for building.

“Vit skulu keypa timbur til húsið.”

We need to buy wood for the house.

Also means
  1. wood
  2. timber

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

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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.

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Faroese
túaAppears in an example
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
týsdagur[ˈtʰʊiʃːˌtɛaːvʊɹ]Appears in an example
noun
The second day of the week in the Faroese calendar, occurring after Monday and before Wednesday.

“Vit skulu hittast týsdagur.”

We are going to meet on Tuesday.

Also means
  1. Tuesday

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

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Faroese
veiða[ˈvɛiːja]
noun
The activity of catching animals or fish. It can also refer to the total amount of fish or animals caught.

“Veiðan var góð í dag.”

The catch was good today.

Also means
  1. hunting, fishing
  2. catch, haul, take (yield from hunting)
  3. hunting

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

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Faroese
venja
verb
To engage in physical activity or practice a skill to become better.

“Teir venja hvønn dag.”

They train every day.

“Teir venja fótbólt hvønn dag.”

They train football every day.

Also means
  1. to exercise
  2. to train

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

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Faroese
verk[vɛɹ̥k]
noun
An activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a result.

“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
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
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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Faroese
vit[viːt]
noun
This word refers to a person's mental capacity or state of being aware. It can describe how smart someone is or the state of being conscious.

“Hann fekk vitið aftur eftir hendingina.”

He regained consciousness after the accident.

Also means
  1. intelligence
  2. consciousness

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

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Faroese
vita
verb
To be aware of something or have knowledge about a fact or piece of information.

“Eg veit ikki, hvar hann er.”

I do not know where he is.

Also means
  1. To know.
  2. To know

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

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Faroese
viti
noun
A tall tower with a bright light used to guide ships at night or in bad weather.

“Vitini lýsa á nátt.”

The lighthouses shine at night.

Also means
  1. lighthouse
  2. beacon

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

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Faroese
vitni
noun
A person who saw an event happen or something that provides proof.

“Hann var vitni til hendingina.”

He was a witness to the event.

“Hann var vitni til vanlukkuna.”

He was a witness to the accident.

Also means
  1. witness, eye-witness
  2. evidence
  3. witness

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

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Faroese
vegnaAppears in an example
prep
Used to explain the reason or cause for something.

“Vit fóru ikki út vegna regnið.”

We did not go out because of the rain.

Also means
  1. because of
  2. due to
  3. for the sake of
  4. on account of

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

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Faroese
veitsla[VAIST-sla]Appears in an example
noun
party

“Vit skulu til stóra veitslu í kvøld.”

We are going to a big party tonight.

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Faroese
verja[ˈveɹja]Appears in an example
verb
To protect someone or something from harm.

“Vit mugu verja okkara land.”

We must defend our country.

“Vit skulu verja land okkara.”

We must defend our country.

Also means
  1. to defend
  2. to protect

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

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Faroese
virðing[ˈviːɹɪŋk]Appears in an example
noun
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

“Vit eiga at sýna hvørjum øðrum virðing.”

We ought to show each other respect.

Also means
  1. respect, reverence
  2. prestige
  3. respect

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

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