Language/Faroese/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Faroese learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn Faroese words related to animals. Knowing these words will be very helpful if you plan on visiting the Faroe Islands or if you just want to improve your Faroese vocabulary. 📖
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: How to Say Goodbye in Faroese, Education & Geography.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic vocabulary:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| fiskur | [ˈfʊscʊɹ] | fish |
| hópur | [ˈhɔupʊɹ] | group |
| kisa | [ˈcɪsa] | cat |
| hundur | [ˈhʊntʊɹ] | dog |
| geit | [ɟɛɪt] | goat |
| kind | [çɪnt] | sheep |
Let's see some examples of how you can use these words in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Eg havi ein kisu. (I have a cat.)
- Person 2: Hvussu gamalur er hann? (How old is it?)
- Person 1: Trý ár. (Three years.)
- Person 1: Tað eru mongir hundar í Føroyum. (There are many dogs in the Faroe Islands.)
- Person 2: Ja, tað er rætt. Føroyar eru hundavinaland. (Yes, that's right. The Faroe Islands are a dog-loving country.)
Birds[edit | edit source]
Faroese skies are lively with different types of birds such as gulls, puffins, and many more. Here are some Faroese words related to birds:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| fugl | [ˈfʉkl] | bird |
| lómur | [ˈlɔmʉɹ] | loon |
| fýla | [ˈfʉila] | seagull |
| kóngafuglur | [ˈkɔŋkaˌfʉklʊɹ] | kingfisher |
| lundi | [ˈlʉntɪ] | puffin |
Examples:
- Person 1: Hvat er tað fyri ein fuglur? (What bird is that?)
- Person 2: Tað er ein fýla. (That's a seagull.)
- Person 1: Tú hevur sanniliga sæð mangar lundir í dag. (You have certainly seen many puffins today.)
- Person 2: Ja, tey eru so sært út. (Yes, they look so unique.)
Domestic Animals[edit | edit source]
In Faroese homes, you can find different pets such as cats, dogs, and rabbits. Here are the words related to domestic animals:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kanin | [ˈkanɪn] | rabbit |
| marsvin | [ˈmaɹsvɪn] | guinea pig |
| hamstur | [ˈhɛmpstʊɹ] | hamster |
| tarvur | [ˈtaɹvʊɹ] | bull |
Examples:
- Person 1: Tað er ein sera sæt kaninur. (That's a very cute rabbit.)
- Person 2: Ja, hann er sera nussuligur. (Yes, it's very fluffy.)
- Person 1: Hvussu mikið kostar tað at keypa ein tarv? (How much does it cost to buy a bull?)
- Person 2: Tú kannst íðna tær eina góða tarv fyri umleið 25.000 kr. (You can get a good bull for around 25,000 kr.)
Marine Animals[edit | edit source]
Living on small islands, Faroese people have a long relationship with marine animals. Here are some words related to marine animals:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| grindur | [ˈkɹɪndʊɹ] | pilot whale |
| hvalur | [ˈkvɛlʊɹ] | whale |
| náttúrarhvalur | [nɔtʉraɹˈkvɛlʊɹ] | sperm whale |
| plógsveinur | [ˈplɔkˌsvaɪnʊɹ] | dolphin |
| sild | [sɪlt] | herring |
Examples:
- Person 1: Eg havi ongan hug at eta grind. (I have no intention of eating pilot whale.)
- Person 2: Tað er rætt í skapi. Tað er nógv betri at lata teir livandi. (That's understandable. It's much better to let them live.)
- Person 1: Faroese fishermen fanga nógv sild. (Faroese fishermen catch a lot of herring.)
- Person 2: Jú, Tað er sera gott til vektar. (Yes, it's very good for health.)
Insects and Arachnids[edit | edit source]
Insects and arachnids are not the most beloved animals, but they are still part of the fauna. Here are some words related to them:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| böggul | [ˈbœkʊl] | bug |
| fluga | [θlʊka] | fly |
| úlva | [ˈʊlva] | spider |
Examples:
- Person 1: Tað var ein böggul á mínum kaffibolla. (There was a bug on my coffee cup.)
- Person 2: Ja, vit hava mangan broyting við böggum. (Yes, we often have trouble with bugs.)
- Person 1: Úlvurin ger meg sera leiðan. (The spider really annoys me.)
- Person 2: Tú mást bara bora í tí, so ger hann ikki so nógv mótstøðu. (You just have to poke it, then it won't resist as much.)
Final Thoughts[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you have now learned many Faroese animal related words. To improve your Faroese Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
I hope you enjoyed this lesson and learned something new. 😊
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