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Faroese verbs are an essential part of the language. They allow us to express actions, feelings, and thoughts. One of the most important verbs is the verb to be (vera in Faroese). In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb to be in different forms and tenses, as well as how to make affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.  
Faroese language is one of the Nordic languages spoken in Faroe Islands, a group of islands that belong to Denmark. With its unique grammar and interesting vocabulary, it has recently gained attention from learners of foreign languages. In this lesson, we will focus on one of the most important grammar points in Faroese language, the verb "vera" (to be), in different forms and tenses, as well as how to make affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.


== Personal Pronouns ==
==Verb "vera"==


Before we start, it's important to review the Faroese personal pronouns. Personal pronouns are words that replace nouns and indicate who is involved in the action. Here are the singular and plural forms for subject and object:
The verb "vera" is an irregular verb that means "to be" in English. It is used to form the present tense, past tense and future tense, in addition to other verbal forms. Its inflection is different from most other Faroese verbs, and it has its own set of endings.
 
===Present Tense===
 
In Faroese, the present tense of the verb "vera" is used to express what is happening now, habits or truths. The present tense of the verb "vera" is:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!   !! Subject !! Object
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Singular || eg (I) || meg (me)
|-
| Singular || tú (you) || teg (you)
|-
| Singular || hann (he) || hann (him)
|-
| Singular || hon (she) || hana (her)
|-
| Singular || tað (it) || tað (it)
|-
| Plural || vit (we) || okkum (us)
|-
| Plural || tit (you) || tykkum (you)
|-
| Plural || teir (they) || teimum (them)
|-
|-
| Plural || tær (they) || teimum (them)
| eg er || [ɛa ɛɹ] || I am
| tú ert || [tʉ aɹt] || You are
| hann/hon/tað er || [hɔn ɦɔn tað eaɹ] || He/She/It is
| vit eru || [vɪt æɹʉ] || We are
| tit eru || [tɪt æɹʉ] || You (plural) are
| tey eru || [tɛɪ æɹʉ] || They are
|}
|}


Note: Faroese has two pronouns for the third person plural: teir for male or mixed groups, and tær for female groups.
* Examples:
** "Eg er studentur." (I am a student.)
** "Tú ert góð/ur." (You are good.)
** "Hann/Hon/tað er í bókini." (He/She/It is in the book.)
** "Vit eru fríggjadag." (We are free on Friday.)
** "Tit eru dansir." (You (plural) are dancing.)
** "Tey eru keldum." (They are cold.)


== Verb To Be ==
===Past Tense===


The verb to be is an irregular verb in Faroese. Here is the conjugation of the verb to be in the present tense:
In Faroese, the past tense of the verb "vera" is used to express what happened in the past. The past tense of the verb "vera" is:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!   !! Singular !! Plural
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| 1st person || eg er (I am) || vit eru (we are)
| eg var || [ɛa vaɹ] || I was
|-
| tú vart || [tʉ vaɹt] || You were
| 2nd person || tú ert (you are) || tit eru (you are)
| hann/hon/tað var || [hɔn ɦɔn tað vaɹ] || He/She/It was
|-
| vit vóru || [vɪt voʊɹʉ] || We were
| 3rd person || hann er (he is) || teir eru (they are) (males or mixed groups)
| tit vóru || [tɪt voʊɹʉ] || You (plural) were
|-
| tey vóru || [tɛɪ voʊɹʉ] || They were
| 3rd person || hon er (she is) || tær eru (they are) (females)
|-
| 3rd person || tað er (it is) || tey eru (they are) (neutral)
|}
|}


Here are some examples of how to use the verb to be in sentences:
* Examples:
** "Eg var í Danmark." (I was in Denmark.)
** "Tú vart ikki har." (You were not there.)
** "Hann/Hon/tað var í skúlanum." (He/She/It was in school.)
** "Vit vóru á ferð." (We were on a trip.)
** "Tit vóru vælkomnir." (You (plural) were welcome.)
** "Tey vóru í hesum." (They were in this.)


* Eg er frægur. (I am famous.)
===Future Tense===
* Tú ert stuðulig/ur. (You are beautiful/handsome.)
* Hann er ein dugnari studentur. (He is a hard-working student.)
* Hon er ein góð lærari. (She is a good teacher.)
* Tað er ein stór hundur. (It is a big dog.)
* Vit eru ivaleysa. (We are indecisive.)
* Tit eru fegin/ir. (You are happy.)
* Teir eru dugnaligir. (They are hardworking.)
* Tær eru flottar. (They are pretty.)


Note: In Faroese, we don't use the verb to be to indicate possession. Instead, we use the possessive adjectives and pronouns, which we will cover in a later lesson.
In Faroese, the future tense of the verb "vera" is used to express what will happen in the future. The future tense of the verb "vera" is:


== Affirmative, Negative, and Interrogative Sentences ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| eg verði || [ɛa vɛaɹdɪ] || I will be
| tú verður || [tʉ vɛaɹdʉɹ] || You will be
| hann/hon/tað verður || [hɔn ɦɔn tað vɛaɹdʉɹ] || He/She/It will be
| vit verða || [vɪt vɛaɹdɑ] || We will be
| tit verða || [tɪt vɛaɹdɑ] || You (plural) will be
| tey verða || [tɛɪ vɛaɹdɑ] || They will be
|}


Now that we know how to conjugate the verb to be, we can use it to create affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.
* Examples:
** "Eg verði læknari." (I will be a doctor.)
** "Tú verður góð/ur." (You will be good.)
** "Hann/Hon/tað verður stórt." (He/She/It will be big.)
** "Vit verða á ferð." (We will be on a trip.)
** "Tit verða í felagsskapinum." (You (plural) will be in the association.)
** "Tey verða í teimum." (They will be in them.)


=== Affirmative Sentences ===
===Negative Sentences===


Affirmative sentences are used to express a positive statement or fact. In Faroese, we usually start with the subject, followed by the verb to be, and then the complement (adjective or noun). Here are some examples:
In Faroese, you can make a negative sentence by adding the word "ikki" after the verb "vera". For example:


* Eg er heima. (I am at home.)
* Examples:
* Tú ert tyngd/ur. (You are heavy.)
** "Eg er ikki títt." (I am not yours.)
* Hann er í fótbóltsfelagnum. (He is in the football club.)
** "Hann/Hon/tað var ikki kalt." (He/She/It was not cold.)
* Hon er konsertverð. (She is concert-worthy.)
** "Vit verða ikki har." (We will not be there.)
* Tað er nógv snjóggur. (It is very fast.)
** "Eg verði ikki præsti." (I will not be a priest.)
* Vit eru samfelag. (We are a community.)
* Tit eru frísk. (You are fresh.)
* Teir eru samnýttir. (They are united.)
* Tær eru vakrar. (They are pretty.)


=== Negative Sentences ===
===Interrogative Sentences===


Negative sentences are used to express a negative statement or fact. In Faroese, we usually start with the subject, followed by the negative particle ikki, then the verb to be, and then the complement (adjective or noun). Here are some examples:
In Faroese, you can make a question by adding the interrogative word at the beginning of the sentence. Pay attention to the verb form. When the question starts with a subject (eg, tú, hann/hon/tað, vit, tit, tey), put the verb before the subject. For example:


* Eg er ikki heima. (I am not at home.)
* Examples:
* Tú ert ikki tyngd/ur. (You are not heavy.)
** "Ert tú farin?" (Have you gone?)
* Hann er ikki í fótbóltsfelagnum. (He is not in the football club.)
** "Var hann/Hon/tað bókini?" (Was he/she/it in the book?)
* Hon er ikki konsertverð. (She is not concert-worthy.)
** "Eru tey heima?" (Are they home?)
* Tað er ikki nógv snjóggur. (It is not very fast.)
** "Verður tað væl?" (Will it be good?)
* Vit eru ikki samfelag. (We are not a community.)
* Tit eru ikki frísk. (You are not fresh.)
* Teir eru ikki samnýttir. (They are not united.)
* Tær eru ikki vakrar. (They are not pretty.)


=== Interrogative Sentences ===
When an interrogative sentence starts with an interrogative word (hvar, hvat, hversu, hvussu, hvat fyri, etc.), the verb form in Faroese doesn't change. For example:


Interrogative sentences are used to ask a question. In Faroese, we usually start with one of the question words (hvat, hvør, hvar, hvenær, hvussu, etc.), follow it with the subject, then the verb to be, and then the complement. Here are some examples:
* Examples:
** "Hvar eru tit?" (Where are you (plural)?)
** "Hvat varst tú?" (What were you?)
** "Hvussu verður veðrið í dag?" (How will the weather be today?)


* Hvat er tað? (What is it?)
With these examples, you now have a good understanding of how to use the verb "vera" in affirmative, negative or interrogative sentences.
* Hvør ert tú? (Who are you?)
* Hvar er skúlin? (Where is the school?)
* Hvenær ert tú fegin/ur? (When are you happy?)
* Hvussu er tað gjørt? (How is it made?)
* Hvat eru vit? (What are we?)
* Hvør eru tit? (Who are you?)
* Hvar eru tey? (Where are they?)
* Hvenær eru tær komin? (When have they arrived?)


Note: In Faroese, we don't need to use a question mark at the end of a question. Instead, we use a question tone to indicate that it's a question. This is one of the characteristics of natural Faroese language.
==Conclusion==


== Conclusion ==
The verb "vera" is one of the most important grammar points in Faroese language. Understanding how to use this verb in its different forms and tenses will help you communicate more effectively and confidently. Furthermore, knowing how to make affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences will enable you to express yourself in a variety of situations.


The verb to be (vera) is an essential verb in Faroese that you need to master to speak the language confidently. In this lesson, we have covered its different forms and conjugations, as well as how to create affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences. Keep practicing!
Remember, practice is key when learning a language! The more you practice, the more natural the language will become for you. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and keep practicing until you feel comfortable. With this lesson and the various tips provided, you'll be well on your way to mastering the verb "vera" in Faroese language!


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Faroese language is one of the Nordic languages spoken in Faroe Islands, a group of islands that belong to Denmark. With its unique grammar and interesting vocabulary, it has recently gained attention from learners of foreign languages. In this lesson, we will focus on one of the most important grammar points in Faroese language, the verb "vera" (to be), in different forms and tenses, as well as how to make affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.

Verb "vera"

The verb "vera" is an irregular verb that means "to be" in English. It is used to form the present tense, past tense and future tense, in addition to other verbal forms. Its inflection is different from most other Faroese verbs, and it has its own set of endings.

Present Tense

In Faroese, the present tense of the verb "vera" is used to express what is happening now, habits or truths. The present tense of the verb "vera" is:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg er [ɛa ɛɹ] I am tú ert [tʉ aɹt] You are hann/hon/tað er [hɔn ɦɔn tað eaɹ] He/She/It is vit eru [vɪt æɹʉ] We are tit eru [tɪt æɹʉ] You (plural) are tey eru [tɛɪ æɹʉ] They are
  • Examples:
    • "Eg er studentur." (I am a student.)
    • "Tú ert góð/ur." (You are good.)
    • "Hann/Hon/tað er í bókini." (He/She/It is in the book.)
    • "Vit eru fríggjadag." (We are free on Friday.)
    • "Tit eru dansir." (You (plural) are dancing.)
    • "Tey eru keldum." (They are cold.)

Past Tense

In Faroese, the past tense of the verb "vera" is used to express what happened in the past. The past tense of the verb "vera" is:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg var [ɛa vaɹ] I was tú vart [tʉ vaɹt] You were hann/hon/tað var [hɔn ɦɔn tað vaɹ] He/She/It was vit vóru [vɪt voʊɹʉ] We were tit vóru [tɪt voʊɹʉ] You (plural) were tey vóru [tɛɪ voʊɹʉ] They were
  • Examples:
    • "Eg var í Danmark." (I was in Denmark.)
    • "Tú vart ikki har." (You were not there.)
    • "Hann/Hon/tað var í skúlanum." (He/She/It was in school.)
    • "Vit vóru á ferð." (We were on a trip.)
    • "Tit vóru vælkomnir." (You (plural) were welcome.)
    • "Tey vóru í hesum." (They were in this.)

Future Tense

In Faroese, the future tense of the verb "vera" is used to express what will happen in the future. The future tense of the verb "vera" is:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg verði [ɛa vɛaɹdɪ] I will be tú verður [tʉ vɛaɹdʉɹ] You will be hann/hon/tað verður [hɔn ɦɔn tað vɛaɹdʉɹ] He/She/It will be vit verða [vɪt vɛaɹdɑ] We will be tit verða [tɪt vɛaɹdɑ] You (plural) will be tey verða [tɛɪ vɛaɹdɑ] They will be
  • Examples:
    • "Eg verði læknari." (I will be a doctor.)
    • "Tú verður góð/ur." (You will be good.)
    • "Hann/Hon/tað verður stórt." (He/She/It will be big.)
    • "Vit verða á ferð." (We will be on a trip.)
    • "Tit verða í felagsskapinum." (You (plural) will be in the association.)
    • "Tey verða í teimum." (They will be in them.)

Negative Sentences

In Faroese, you can make a negative sentence by adding the word "ikki" after the verb "vera". For example:

  • Examples:
    • "Eg er ikki títt." (I am not yours.)
    • "Hann/Hon/tað var ikki kalt." (He/She/It was not cold.)
    • "Vit verða ikki har." (We will not be there.)
    • "Eg verði ikki præsti." (I will not be a priest.)

Interrogative Sentences

In Faroese, you can make a question by adding the interrogative word at the beginning of the sentence. Pay attention to the verb form. When the question starts with a subject (eg, tú, hann/hon/tað, vit, tit, tey), put the verb before the subject. For example:

  • Examples:
    • "Ert tú farin?" (Have you gone?)
    • "Var hann/Hon/tað bókini?" (Was he/she/it in the book?)
    • "Eru tey heima?" (Are they home?)
    • "Verður tað væl?" (Will it be good?)

When an interrogative sentence starts with an interrogative word (hvar, hvat, hversu, hvussu, hvat fyri, etc.), the verb form in Faroese doesn't change. For example:

  • Examples:
    • "Hvar eru tit?" (Where are you (plural)?)
    • "Hvat varst tú?" (What were you?)
    • "Hvussu verður veðrið í dag?" (How will the weather be today?)

With these examples, you now have a good understanding of how to use the verb "vera" in affirmative, negative or interrogative sentences.

Conclusion

The verb "vera" is one of the most important grammar points in Faroese language. Understanding how to use this verb in its different forms and tenses will help you communicate more effectively and confidently. Furthermore, knowing how to make affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences will enable you to express yourself in a variety of situations.

Remember, practice is key when learning a language! The more you practice, the more natural the language will become for you. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and keep practicing until you feel comfortable. With this lesson and the various tips provided, you'll be well on your way to mastering the verb "vera" in Faroese language!

Table of Contents - Faroese Course - 0 to A1


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verb To Be


Numbers and Time


Present Tense and Regular Verbs


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Comparatives


Food and Dining


Possessives


Travel and Transportation


Questions and Negation


Hobbies and Interests


Prepositions


Faroese Customs and Traditions


Weather and Seasons


Past Tense


Faroese Literature and Folklore


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