Language/Faroese/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise
Hi Faroese learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn Faroese vocabulary related to expressing surprise. Whether you are surprised by a stunning view or shocked by breaking news, it is always useful to know how to express your feelings in Faroese.
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Basic expressions[edit | edit source]
Let's start with basic expressions to express surprise. You can simply say "Surprised!" in Faroese by using "Framraskan". It's a one-word expression that works in most situations. Here are some other common expressions you can use:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Framraskan | frahm-rahsk-an | Surprised! |
| Eg er ikki fastur á, hvussu hettar hendir! | yeh eyr ih-key fahst-uhr aw, hvuss-oe het-tar herr-deer | I'm not sure how this happened! |
| Æði! | eye-thee | Wow! |
| Fínt! | feent | Nice! |
| Jú, tað varð eitt sindur óvæntað | yoo, taht vahrth eyht sin-dur oh-vain-taht | Yes, that was a bit unexpected. |
Here are some examples of the expressions in context:
- Person 1: Bettum eitt, prosentið hjá okkum er 36,43. (We just won a bid, our percentage is 36.43.)
- Person 2: Æði! (Wow!)
- Person 1: Heyr, havi tú hoyrt, at Hannibal er aftur úr fongsli? (Hey, did you hear that Hannibal is out of prison again?)
- Person 2: Framraskan! (Surprised!)
- Person 1: Tað var eitt gott konsert. (That was a great concert.)
- Person 2: Fínt! (Nice!)
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's dive into some specific vocabulary related to expressing surprise. This will help you to express surprise more specifically in different contexts.
1. Skaði[edit | edit source]
"Skaði" means damage, and it is used to express shock and disbelief at something that is damaging or harmful.
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Skaði! | skah-thee | Oh no! |
| Hvat? Skaðið er illa. | hvat? skah-theed ehr ihl-lah | What? The damage is bad. |
| Skaði á stuttligum tíðum. | skah-thee ah stoot-lee-gum tee-dum | Damage at short notice. |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Mín telefon er rassin. (My phone is broken.)
- Person 2: Skaði! (Oh no!)
2. Háttspændingur[edit | edit source]
If something is "háttspændandi", it means it's exciting or thrilling.
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Háttspændandi! | hahth-spuhn-dahn-dee | Exciting! |
| Hvað var tað, eg havi aldri roynt tað. | hvath var taht, ey yah-vee ald-ree roh-uint taht | What was that, I have never tried that. |
| Spennandi søga! | spehn-dahn-dee suh-gah | Interesting story! |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Eg havi boðið tína á rullevognarspreyði, ætlar tú at fara? (I have invited you to a roller coaster ride, are you going?)
- Person 2: Háttspændandi! (Exciting!)
3. Forvunningur[edit | edit source]
"Forvunningur" refers to confusion or bewilderment. Use it to express surprise when you're confused about the situation or what someone is saying to you.
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Hvat? Eg skilji ikki. | hvat? eye shkil-yee ihk-kee | What? I don't get it. |
| Eg haldi, at tú seyst í vanda. | ey hal-dee at too stayst ih van-dah | I think you're in trouble. |
| Hvat veit tú um tað? | hvat vait too oum taht? | What do you know about that? |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Tey siga, at vit eiga at byggja eitt núgv hús. (They say we have to build a new house.)
- Person 2: Hvat? Eg skilji ikki. (What? I don't get it.)
4. Ævintýrsligt[edit | edit source]
"Ævintýrsligt" means something is magical, fairytale-like, or fantastical.
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ævintýrsligt! | eye-vin-teer-slihgt | Magical! |
| Eg havi ikki sæð tað fyrr. | ey hah-vee ihk-kee sayth taht feer | I have never seen that before. |
| Ævintýr! | ey-vin-teer | Fairy tale! |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Sjálvsagt kundi froskurin verið prins í duluni. (Of course the frog could be a prince in disguise.)
- Person 2: Ævintýrsligt! (Magical!)
Culture and interesting facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that the Faroe Islands has a unique and diverse cuisine? While it is dominated by fish dishes, it also features a range of other meats, including lamb and puffin. Some Faroese delicacies include:
- Ræstur fiskur - dried fish
- Grind og spik - pilot whale meat and blubber
- Skerpikjøt - salted and fermented mutton
The Faroe Islands are also known for their stunning natural beauty, including dramatic cliff formations and lush green hillsides. Visiting Vágar Island, for example, you can find the famous gorge path at Bøsdalafossur waterfall, where you can witness the Pacific Ocean roar beneath the waterfall.
To truly immerse yourself in the Faroese culture and language, it's worth seeking out native speakers. Polyglot Club is a great resource to find language exchange partners or groups. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
To expand your Faroese vocabulary, don't forget to check out the Vocabulary section on the Polyglot Club website. There you'll find a variety of lessons and exercises to enhance your language skills.
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