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In this lesson, you will learn useful Faroese vocabulary related to travel, such as luggage, tickets, and directions. As a complete beginner, it is important to familiarize yourself with this vocabulary, as it will help you navigate around a Faroese-speaking country or communicate with native speakers. Let's get started!

Modes of Transportation

When traveling in Faroese, it's helpful to know the different modes of transportation, so you can choose the best option for your needs.

Here are some common modes of transportation, along with their Faroese translations:

Faroese	Pronunciation	English
bilur	[biːlʊɹ]	car
bátur	[batʊɹ]	boat
bjóð	[bjœʰt]	helicopter
ferðatog	[fɛɹɛa̯toːk]	train
flugvøllur	[flʊɡvœltʊɹ]	airport
flugvél	[flʊɡvjɛl]	airplane
skip	[ʃɪp]	ship
taksametur	[taɕsamɛtʊɹ]	taxi
vág	[vɔːk]	ferry
vera	[vɛɹa]	bus

To ask how to get to a certain place or what transportation to take, you can use the following phrases:

• Hvarðan komi eg á...? (How do I get to...?)
• Hvarðan fer eg til...? (How do I travel to...?)
• Hvørjar møguleikar havi eg? (What are my options?)

For example, if you want to ask how to get to the airport, you can say: Hvarðan komi eg á flugvøllin?

Travel Vocabulary

Now let's learn some Faroese travel vocabulary that will come in handy when traveling in a Faroese-speaking country.

Luggage

When traveling, you'll likely need to pack luggage. Here are some Faroese words related to luggage:

Faroese	Pronunciation	English
bakkfíli	[baʰkfiːli]	backpack
ferðataska	[fɛɹɛataːska]	travel bag
flúgvitasla	[flʊɡvitaːsla]	baggage
handataska	[hanaːtaska]	handbag
koffert	[kɔfɛɹt]	suitcase
túlka	[tʊlkʰa]	duffel bag
vandaður kassi	[van̥taðʊɹ khasɪ]	carry-on bag

To ask where to store your luggage or where to pick it up, you can use the following phrases:

• Hvar er tíðin kassi? (Where is my bag?)
• Hvar má eg seta mina koffert? (Where can I put my suitcase?)
• Hvar er bagasjarúmin? (Where is the baggage claim?)

Tickets

When traveling by public transportation, you'll need to purchase tickets. Here are some Faroese words related to tickets:

Faroese	Pronunciation	English
flugtíðindi	[flʊɡtiːðɪndɪ]	airline ticket
billett	[bɪlɛt]	ticket
efni	[ɛfnɪ]	fare
framførðslurætta	[fɹɛamfœɹðslʊɹɛatʊ]	travel pass
broyting	[bɹoɪtɪŋ]	change

To ask for a ticket or check the schedule, you can use the following phrases:

• Eg vil hava ein billett til... (I want a ticket to...)
• Hvat kostar flutnings efnið? (How much is the transport fare?)
• Tíðarætlanin fyri ferðina (The schedule for the trip)

Directions

When traveling to an unfamiliar place, it's helpful to ask for directions. Here are some Faroese words related to directions:

Faroese	Pronunciation	English
átak	[aʰtak]	direction
broyting	[bɹoɪtɪŋ]	change (e.g. change directions)
einvegis billett	[ɛiːnvegɪs bɪlɛt]	one-way ticket
ferðavegisloynikorting	[fɛɹɛavaɪɡɪslɔynɪcɔɹtɪŋ]	travel map
breyðafata	[bʰɹɛidʰafata]	intersection
til venstru/høgru/neyðugt	[tɪl vɛnsʈʊ/ hœɡʊɹʊ/ naiðʊxt]	to the left/right/straight ahead

To ask for directions or clarify your location, you can use the following phrases:

• Tú kendir tíggju-bygningin? (Do you know where the ten-story building is?)
• Hvar er nærmasti steðgin til buss-stopp-støðina? (Where is the nearest stop for the bus?)
• Eg havi tapt meg. Kanst tú vísa meg? (I'm lost. Can you show me?)

Congratulations on learning travel vocabulary in Faroese! Keep practicing and exploring the Faroese-speaking world.

Table of Contents - Faroese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verb To Be

• Personal Pronouns
• Verb To Be

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Present Tense and Regular Verbs

• Present Tense
• Regular Verbs

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Adjectives and Comparatives

• Basic Adjectives
• Comparatives

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating and Drinking

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Possessives

• Possessive Adjectives
• Possessive Pronouns

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Vocabulary

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Questions and Negation

• Question Words
• Negation

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Hobbies and Interests

• Common Hobbies
• Discussing Interests

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Prepositions

• Basic Prepositions
• Prepositional Phrases

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Faroese Customs and Traditions

• Faroese Holidays
• Faroese Music and Dance

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Weather and Seasons

• Weather Vocabulary
• Seasons

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Past Tense

• Simple Past Tense
• Past Continuous Tense

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Faroese Literature and Folklore

• Faroese Literature
• Faroese Folklore

Other Lessons

• Basic Greetings
• Eating and Drinking
• Count to 10
• Numbers 1 20
• Clothes
• Discussing Interests
• Introducing Yourself
• Geography
• Drinks
• Animals

Sources

• Top Resources for Learning Faroese | 101 Languages Resources

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