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==Related Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] | |||
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]] | |||
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] | |||
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] | |||
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] | |||
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] | |||
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Negation|Negation]] | |||
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Revision as of 12:12, 1 March 2023
Hi Faroese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Faroese. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics first.
Introduction
The verb "be" is one of the most important verbs in any language. It is used to express existence, identity, and location. In Faroese, the verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject pronoun. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb "be" and how to use them correctly.
Conjugation of the Verb "Be"
The verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject pronoun. Here is a table of the conjugations:
| Subject | Faroese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | eg eri | eh gheh ree | I am |
| You (singular) | tú ert | too eh rt | You are |
| He/She/It | hann/hon/tað er | han/hon/tah eh r | He/She/It is |
| We | vit eru | veet eh roo | We are |
| You (plural) | tit eru | teet eh roo | You are |
| They | teir eru | tey eh roo | They are |
Examples
Now let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "be" in Faroese.
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Eg eri frá Føroyum. | eh gheh ree frah fohr-oy-oom | I am from the Faroe Islands. |
| Tú ert ein góður lærari. | too eh rt ay-in goh-dur lae-rah-ree | You are a good teacher. |
| Hann er ein stórur maður. | han eh r ay-in stoh-rur mah-dur | He is a big man. |
| Vit eru á ferð. | veet eh roo ah fehrt | We are on a journey. |
| Tit eru glað. | teet eh roo glahth | You are happy. |
| Teir eru úti. | tey eh roo oo-tee | They are outside. |
Dialogue
Let's look at a dialogue to see how the verb "be" is used in context.
- Person 1: Hvussu gongur tær? (How are you?)
- Person 2: Eg eri væl. Og tú? (I am well. And you?)
- Person 1: Eg eri eisini væl. (I am also well.)
- Person 2: Er tað sama við tær? (Is it the same with you?)
- Person 1: Ja, eg eri væl. (Yes, I am well.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "be" in Faroese. We have looked at the conjugations of the verb and seen some examples of how to use it in context. To improve your Faroese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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