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Modes of Transportation
Are you planning a trip to the Faroe Islands and need to know the vocabulary related to modes of transportation? Do you live on the islands and want to be able to communicate better about transportation? In this lesson, we will introduce the Faroese words for different modes of transportation, so you can easily understand and talk about them. Let's get started!
Cars and Buses
If you're traveling within the islands, cars and buses are the most popular modes of transportation to get around Faroe Islands. Here are some Faroese words for these modes of transportation:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bilur | [ˈpɪlʊɹ] | Car |
| Búsgongulið | [ˈpuːskɔŋulɪð] | Bus |
| Búsleiðarin | [ˈpuːslɛiðaɹɪn] | Bus driver |
| Sjálvkeyrandi bilur | [ˈʃaʊljkɛɪrarðɪ ˈpɪlʊɹ] | Car rental |
Examples
- Í dag leiga vit bil til at koyra. (Today, we rented a car to drive.)
- Hvat tíð fer búsin? (What time does the bus leave?)
- Eg vil keypa eina nýggja bil. (I want to buy a new car.)
Trains and Airplanes
Due to the geography, there are no railways in the Faroe Islands. However, you can travel to the islands by airplane. Here are some Faroese words for trains and airplanes:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Flugfar | [ˈflʊkfaɹ] | Airplane |
| Flugvøllur | [ˈflʊkvœlʊɹ] | Airport |
| Flughavn | [ˈflʊkhavn] | Airport |
| Ferðasprettur | [ˈfɛɹðasprɛtːʊɹ] | Travel agency |
Examples
- Í dag fer eg til Danmarkar við flugfar. (Today, I am going to Denmark by airplane.)
- Ferðaspretturin kann hjálpa tær at bóka flúggjøld. (The travel agency can help you book flights.)
- Har finna tit flughavnina. (There you will find the airport.)
Boats
Since the Faroe Islands are located in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, boats play an important role when it comes to transportation. People use boats for fishing and for traveling between different islands in the archipelago. Here are some Faroese words for boats:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bátur | [ˈpɔahtʊɹ] | Boat |
| Flogfar | [ˈflʊkfaɹ] | Boat used for fishing |
| Ferðaflogfar | [ˈfɛɹðaflʊkfaɹ] | Boat used for traveling between islands |
| Fiskiskip | [ˈfɪskɪskip] | Fishing vessel |
Examples
- Nú fer eg at fiska við mínum flogfari. (Now I'm going fishing with my boat.)
- Eg rúta mær við ferðaflogfari til Suðuroyar. (I'm taking the boat to Suðuroy.)
- Fiskiskipið er longt á bryggjunni. (The fishing vessel is docked at the pier.)
Taxis
Taxis can be found in some of the larger cities and towns on the islands. Here are some Faroese words for taxis:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | [ˈtɑksi] | Taxi |
| Taxistøð | [tɑksɪstoʊð] | Taxi stand |
| Bilupphøvd | [ˈpɪlʊphœvd] | Car rental |
Examples
- Eg tiki eitt taxi til høvuðsstaðin. (I take a taxi to the capital.)
- Taxistøðin er tætt við buss-støðuna. (The taxi stand is close to the bus stop.)
- Har kannst tú leiga bíl hjá bilupphøvdinum. (There you can rent a car from the rental company.)
Cycling
Cycling is a popular form of transportation for locals and visitors alike. There are many beautiful, scenic routes for cyclists to explore in the Faroe Islands. Here are some Faroese words for cycling:
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Hjól | [çœwɹ] | Bicycle |
| Hjólin | [ˈçœwlɪn] | Bicycles |
| Hjólastígur | [ˈçœwlɪstaɪkʊɹ] | Bike path |
| Hjólaður | [ˈçœwlɐðʊɹ] | Cyclist |
Examples
- Í morgin fer eg at sigla og hjóla. (Tomorrow I am going sailing and cycling.)</li
Other Lessons
- Seasons
- Days of the Week
- Numbers 1 20
- Health
- Introducing Yourself
- Animals
- Food
- Common Foods
- Travel Vocabulary
- Weather Vocabulary
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