Language/Faroese/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Faroese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about feelings and emotions. It is essential to know how to express ourselves and describe how we feel whether in personal or professional situations. You can practice what you learn here on the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions. And to improve your Faroese vocabulary, you can always refer to our vocabulary section. 😍
Basic Feeling Words[edit | edit source]
Let’s start with some basic words for feelings and emotions:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Gleði | glei | Joy |
| Harmur | harmr | Sadness |
| Rakstrind | rakstrind | Depression |
| Skilaboð | skɪlabœð | Disappointment |
| Væntingar | vaiːn̥tɪŋaɹ | Expectations |
| Óttur | oʊtːʊɹ | Fear |
| Skelkur | skɛlkʊɹ | Anger |
| Hamingja | hamɪŋja | Happiness |
Common Phrases[edit | edit source]
Now let's learn some common phrases:
- Hvussu hevur tú tað? (How are you?)
- Eg havi tað sera væl. (I'm doing well)
- Eg havi tað tann minsta góða. (I'm doing the least bit well)
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here's a dialogue to help you practice:
- Person 1: Hvussu hevur tú tað? (How are you?)
- Person 2: Eg havi tað sera glei. (I'm very happy.)
- Person 1: Tað er sera gott at hoyra. (That's very good to hear.)
- Person 2: Ja, hamingjan hevur komið aftur til mín. (Yes, happiness has returned to me.)
More Advanced Feeling Words[edit | edit source]
Now let’s learn some more advanced words:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Órói | oʊɹaɪ | Anxiety |
| Útburður | ʊtːbʉɹðʊɹ | Frustration |
| Hneigð | knɛigð | Nostalgia |
| Ílvtørvi | iːltœɹvɪ | Envy |
| Sorg | sɔɹk | Grief |
| Skaði | skaaðɪ | Regret |
| Haldi | haldi | Hope |
Examples[edit | edit source]
Here are a few examples of how to use these words in sentences:
- Órorin tátturin kann vera ógvuliga krevjandi. (The horror genre can be extremely demanding.)
- Tíðin sum tú ynskir nakað, men fær ikki, kann vera ógvuliga utsjálvur. (The time when you wish for something but don't get it can be extremely frustrating.)
- Hniðurnar minnast meg um barndomin. (The pictures remind me of my childhood.)
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
- Faroe Island is known for its picturesque view, which is said to reduce stress levels. - Faroese people have a unique tradition of holding hands and spinning around in a circle called ‘flying dancing.’
Sources[edit | edit source]
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