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Welcome to our lesson on the Faroese verb "to be," or '''vera'''! This verb is essential for forming sentences in Faroese, just as it is in English. Understanding how to use '''vera''' will open the door to expressing identity, existence, and states of being, which are fundamental concepts in any language.


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In this lesson, we will explore the different forms of the verb '''vera''' in various tenses, and we'll learn how to construct affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently use this vital verb in a multitude of contexts.


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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.  
=== The Importance of the Verb "To Be" ===
 
The verb '''vera''' is crucial for beginners in Faroese as it lays the foundation for more complex sentence structures. It allows you to describe who you are, where you are, and how you feel. Without mastering this verb, it would be challenging to communicate effectively in Faroese.  
 
=== Forms of the Verb "To Be" ===
 
The verb '''vera''' has several forms depending on the tense and the subject. Let's break it down:


== Personal Pronouns ==
==== Present Tense ====


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:
In the present tense, '''vera''' is conjugated as follows:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!   !! Subject !! Object
 
! Subject !! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| I || eg eri || [ɛɡ ˈɛri] || I am
 
|-
 
| You (singular) || tú ert || [tuː ˈɛrt] || You are
 
|-
 
| He || hann er || [han ˈɛr] || He is
 
|-
 
| She || hon er || [hɔn ˈɛr] || She is
 
|-
 
| We || vit eru || [vit ˈɛru] || We are
 
|-
|-
| Singular || eg (I) || meg (me)
 
| You (plural) || tit eru || [tit ˈɛru] || You are
 
|-
|-
| Singular || tú (you) || teg (you)
 
| They || teir eru || [tɛiːr ˈɛru] || They are
 
|}
 
==== Past Tense ====
 
In the past tense, the forms change slightly:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Subject !! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Singular || hann (he) || hann (him)
 
| I || eg var || [ɛɡ ˈvaːr] || I was
 
|-
|-
| Singular || hon (she) || hana (her)
 
| You (singular) || tú vart || [tuː ˈvart] || You were
 
|-
|-
| Singular || tað (it) || tað (it)
 
| He || hann var || [han ˈvaːr] || He was
 
|-
|-
| Plural || vit (we) || okkum (us)
 
| She || hon var || [hɔn ˈvaːr] || She was
 
|-
|-
| Plural || tit (you) || tykkum (you)
 
| We || vit vóru || [vit ˈvøːru] || We were
 
|-
|-
| Plural || teir (they) || teimum (them)
 
| You (plural) || tit vóru || [tit ˈvøːru] || You were
 
|-
|-
| Plural || tær (they) || teimum (them)
 
| They || teir vóru || [tɛiːr ˈvøːru] || They were
 
|}
|}


Note: Faroese has two pronouns for the third person plural: teir for male or mixed groups, and tær for female groups.
==== Future Tense ====
 
The future tense is formed differently. You can use a construction that includes the verb "to become," which is '''becoming''':
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Subject !! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| I || eg fer at vera || [ɛɡ fɛr at ˈvɛra] || I will be
 
|-
 
| You (singular) || tú fer at vera || [tuː fɛr at ˈvɛra] || You will be
 
|-
 
| He || hann fer at vera || [han fɛr at ˈvɛra] || He will be
 
|-
 
| She || hon fer at vera || [hɔn fɛr at ˈvɛra] || She will be
 
|-
 
| We || vit fara at vera || [vit ˈfaːra at ˈvɛra] || We will be
 
|-
 
| You (plural) || tit fara at vera || [tit ˈfaːra at ˈvɛra] || You will be
 
|-
 
| They || teir fara at vera || [tɛiːr ˈfaːra at ˈvɛra] || They will be
 
|}


== Verb To Be ==
=== Affirmative Sentences ===


The verb to be is an irregular verb in Faroese. Here is the conjugation of the verb to be in the present tense:
Creating affirmative sentences in Faroese using '''vera''' is straightforward. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!   !! Singular !! Plural
 
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| 1st person || eg er (I am) || vit eru (we are)
 
| Eg eri lærari. || [ɛɡ ˈɛri ˈlɛːrari] || I am a teacher.
 
|-
|-
| 2nd person || tú ert (you are) || tit eru (you are)
 
| Tú ert fólk. || [tuː ˈɛrt ˈfoulk] || You are a person.
 
|-
|-
| 3rd person || hann er (he is) || teir eru (they are) (males or mixed groups)
 
| Hann er lækni. || [han ˈɛr ˈlɛkni] || He is a doctor.
 
|-
|-
| 3rd person || hon er (she is) || tær eru (they are) (females)
 
| Hon er lærari. || [hɔn ˈɛr ˈlɛːrari] || She is a teacher.
 
|-
|-
| 3rd person || tað er (it is) || tey eru (they are) (neutral)
 
| Vit eru vinir. || [vit ˈɛru ˈviːnir] || We are friends.
 
|-
 
| Tit eru námsfrøðingar. || [tit ˈɛru ˈnaumsfrøðiŋɡar] || You are educators.
 
|-
 
| Teir eru ferðamenn. || [tɛiːr ˈɛru ˈfæðaˌmɛn] || They are travelers.
 
|}
|}


Here are some examples of how to use the verb to be in sentences:
=== Negative Sentences ===
 
To make a sentence negative, you simply add '''ikkje''' (not) after the verb:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-


* Eg er frægur. (I am famous.)
| Eg eri ikki lærari. || [ɛɡ ˈɛri ˈɪkːjɛ ˈlɛːrari] || I am not a teacher.
* 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.
|-


== Affirmative, Negative, and Interrogative Sentences ==
| Tú ert ikki fólk. || [tuː ˈɛrt ˈɪkːjɛ ˈfoulk] || You are not a person.


Now that we know how to conjugate the verb to be, we can use it to create affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.
|-


=== Affirmative Sentences ===
| Hann er ikki lækni. || [han ˈɛr ˈɪkːjɛ ˈlɛkni] || He is not a doctor.
 
|-
 
| Hon er ikki lærari. || [hɔn ˈɛr ˈɪkːjɛ ˈlɛːrari] || She is not a teacher.
 
|-
 
| Vit eru ikki vinir. || [vit ˈɛru ˈɪkːjɛ ˈviːnir] || We are not friends.


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:
|-


* Eg er heima. (I am at home.)
| Tit eru ikki námsfrøðingar. || [tit ˈɛru ˈɪkːjɛ ˈnaumsfrøðiŋɡar] || You are not educators.
* Tú ert tyngd/ur. (You are heavy.)
* Hann er í fótbóltsfelagnum. (He is in the football club.)
* Hon er konsertverð. (She is concert-worthy.)
* Tað er nógv snjóggur. (It is very fast.)
* 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 ===
|-


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:
| Teir eru ikki ferðamenn. || [tɛiːr ˈɛru ˈɪkːjɛ ˈfæðaˌmɛn] || They are not travelers.


* Eg er ikki heima. (I am not at home.)
|}
* Tú ert ikki tyngd/ur. (You are not heavy.)
* Hann er ikki í fótbóltsfelagnum. (He is not in the football club.)
* Hon er ikki konsertverð. (She is not concert-worthy.)
* Tað er ikki nógv snjóggur. (It is not very fast.)
* 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 ===
=== Interrogative Sentences ===


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:
Forming questions in Faroese with '''vera''' is also quite simple. You typically switch the subject and the verb:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Er eg lærari? || [ɛr ɛɡ ˈlɛːrari] || Am I a teacher?
 
|-
 
| Er tú fólk? || [ɛr tuː ˈfoulk] || Are you a person?


* Hvat er tað? (What is it?)
|-
* 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.
| Er hann lækni? || [ɛr han ˈlɛkni] || Is he a doctor?


== Conclusion ==
|-


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!
| Er hon lærari? || [ɛr hɔn ˈlɛːrari] || Is she a teacher?
 
|-
 
| Eru vit vinir? || [ˈɛru vit ˈviːnir] || Are we friends?
 
|-
 
| Eru tit námsfrøðingar? || [ˈɛru tit ˈnaumsfrøðiŋɡar] || Are you educators?
 
|-
 
| Eru teir ferðamenn? || [ˈɛru tɛiːr ˈfæðaˌmɛn] || Are they travelers?
 
|}
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that we've laid the groundwork for using '''vera''', let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises.
 
1. '''Conjugate the verb "to be" in present tense for the subject "I."'''
 
* Answer: eg eri
 
2. '''Translate to Faroese: "You are happy."'''
 
* Answer: Tú ert gladur.
 
3. '''Make the sentence negative: "He is a student."'''
 
* Answer: Hann er ikki næmingur.
 
4. '''Form a question: "Are we teachers?"'''
 
* Answer: Eru vit lærarar?
 
5. '''Translate to English: "Hon er ikki lærari."'''
 
* Answer: She is not a teacher.
 
6. '''What is the past tense form for "they are"?'''
 
* Answer: Teir vóru.
 
7. '''Fill in the blank: "I _____ a student." (Use the correct form of "to be.")'''
 
* Answer: eg eri
 
8. '''Translate to Faroese: "You (plural) are not tired."'''
 
* Answer: Tit eru ikki føtt.
 
9. '''Change the sentence to negative: "She is a doctor."'''
 
* Answer: Hon er ikki lækni.
 
10. '''Create an affirmative sentence using "we."'''
 
* Answer: Vit eru vinir.
 
=== Detailed Solutions and Explanations for Exercises ===
 
1. The present tense form of "to be" for "I" is '''eg eri'''.
 
2. "You are happy" translates to '''Tú ert gladur''', where "gladur" is the masculine form of "happy."
 
3. To negate "He is a student," you say '''Hann er ikki næmingur'''.
 
4. To ask if "we are teachers," we use the verb '''vera''' in the interrogative form: '''Eru vit lærarar?'''
 
5. The translation of "Hon er ikki lærari" is "She is not a teacher," showing the negation of the verb.
 
6. The past tense for "they are" is '''Teir vóru'''.
 
7. The correct form to fill in is '''eri''', as in "I am a student."
 
8. "You (plural) are not tired" becomes '''Tit eru ikki føtt''', where "føtt" means "tired."
 
9. You make "She is a doctor" negative by adding "ikki": '''Hon er ikki lækni'''.
 
10. A simple affirmative sentence could be '''Vit eru vinir''', meaning "We are friends."
 
In conclusion, mastering the verb '''vera''' is a stepping stone in your Faroese language journey. With practice and application, you'll find yourself forming sentences with ease. Keep practicing, and soon enough, you'll be comfortably conversing in Faroese!


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==Sources==
* [http://www.lel.ed.ac.uk/~heycock/faroese-project/scheme.html Verb movement in Faroese]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faroese_grammar Faroese grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://www.verbix.com/languages/faroese Faroese - verb conjugation -- Verbix verb conjugator]
 
 
 
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* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Possessive-Pronouns|Possessive Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Regular-Verbs|Regular Verbs]]
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Basic-Adjectives|Basic Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Possessive-Adjectives|Possessive Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Simple-Past-Tense|Simple Past Tense]]
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Past-Continuous-Tense|Past Continuous Tense]]
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Faroese/Grammar/Question-Words|Question Words]]
 
 




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Faroese → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Verb To Be

Welcome to our lesson on the Faroese verb "to be," or vera! This verb is essential for forming sentences in Faroese, just as it is in English. Understanding how to use vera will open the door to expressing identity, existence, and states of being, which are fundamental concepts in any language.

In this lesson, we will explore the different forms of the verb vera in various tenses, and we'll learn how to construct affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently use this vital verb in a multitude of contexts.

The Importance of the Verb "To Be"[edit | edit source]

The verb vera is crucial for beginners in Faroese as it lays the foundation for more complex sentence structures. It allows you to describe who you are, where you are, and how you feel. Without mastering this verb, it would be challenging to communicate effectively in Faroese.

Forms of the Verb "To Be"[edit | edit source]

The verb vera has several forms depending on the tense and the subject. Let's break it down:

Present Tense[edit | edit source]

In the present tense, vera is conjugated as follows:

Subject Faroese Pronunciation English
I eg eri [ɛɡ ˈɛri] I am
You (singular) tú ert [tuː ˈɛrt] You are
He hann er [han ˈɛr] He is
She hon er [hɔn ˈɛr] She is
We vit eru [vit ˈɛru] We are
You (plural) tit eru [tit ˈɛru] You are
They teir eru [tɛiːr ˈɛru] They are

Past Tense[edit | edit source]

In the past tense, the forms change slightly:

Subject Faroese Pronunciation English
I eg var [ɛɡ ˈvaːr] I was
You (singular) tú vart [tuː ˈvart] You were
He hann var [han ˈvaːr] He was
She hon var [hɔn ˈvaːr] She was
We vit vóru [vit ˈvøːru] We were
You (plural) tit vóru [tit ˈvøːru] You were
They teir vóru [tɛiːr ˈvøːru] They were

Future Tense[edit | edit source]

The future tense is formed differently. You can use a construction that includes the verb "to become," which is becoming:

Subject Faroese Pronunciation English
I eg fer at vera [ɛɡ fɛr at ˈvɛra] I will be
You (singular) tú fer at vera [tuː fɛr at ˈvɛra] You will be
He hann fer at vera [han fɛr at ˈvɛra] He will be
She hon fer at vera [hɔn fɛr at ˈvɛra] She will be
We vit fara at vera [vit ˈfaːra at ˈvɛra] We will be
You (plural) tit fara at vera [tit ˈfaːra at ˈvɛra] You will be
They teir fara at vera [tɛiːr ˈfaːra at ˈvɛra] They will be

Affirmative Sentences[edit | edit source]

Creating affirmative sentences in Faroese using vera is straightforward. Here are some examples:

Faroese Pronunciation English
Eg eri lærari. [ɛɡ ˈɛri ˈlɛːrari] I am a teacher.
Tú ert fólk. [tuː ˈɛrt ˈfoulk] You are a person.
Hann er lækni. [han ˈɛr ˈlɛkni] He is a doctor.
Hon er lærari. [hɔn ˈɛr ˈlɛːrari] She is a teacher.
Vit eru vinir. [vit ˈɛru ˈviːnir] We are friends.
Tit eru námsfrøðingar. [tit ˈɛru ˈnaumsfrøðiŋɡar] You are educators.
Teir eru ferðamenn. [tɛiːr ˈɛru ˈfæðaˌmɛn] They are travelers.

Negative Sentences[edit | edit source]

To make a sentence negative, you simply add ikkje (not) after the verb:

Faroese Pronunciation English
Eg eri ikki lærari. [ɛɡ ˈɛri ˈɪkːjɛ ˈlɛːrari] I am not a teacher.
Tú ert ikki fólk. [tuː ˈɛrt ˈɪkːjɛ ˈfoulk] You are not a person.
Hann er ikki lækni. [han ˈɛr ˈɪkːjɛ ˈlɛkni] He is not a doctor.
Hon er ikki lærari. [hɔn ˈɛr ˈɪkːjɛ ˈlɛːrari] She is not a teacher.
Vit eru ikki vinir. [vit ˈɛru ˈɪkːjɛ ˈviːnir] We are not friends.
Tit eru ikki námsfrøðingar. [tit ˈɛru ˈɪkːjɛ ˈnaumsfrøðiŋɡar] You are not educators.
Teir eru ikki ferðamenn. [tɛiːr ˈɛru ˈɪkːjɛ ˈfæðaˌmɛn] They are not travelers.

Interrogative Sentences[edit | edit source]

Forming questions in Faroese with vera is also quite simple. You typically switch the subject and the verb:

Faroese Pronunciation English
Er eg lærari? [ɛr ɛɡ ˈlɛːrari] Am I a teacher?
Er tú fólk? [ɛr tuː ˈfoulk] Are you a person?
Er hann lækni? [ɛr han ˈlɛkni] Is he a doctor?
Er hon lærari? [ɛr hɔn ˈlɛːrari] Is she a teacher?
Eru vit vinir? [ˈɛru vit ˈviːnir] Are we friends?
Eru tit námsfrøðingar? [ˈɛru tit ˈnaumsfrøðiŋɡar] Are you educators?
Eru teir ferðamenn? [ˈɛru tɛiːr ˈfæðaˌmɛn] Are they travelers?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've laid the groundwork for using vera, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises.

1. Conjugate the verb "to be" in present tense for the subject "I."

  • Answer: eg eri

2. Translate to Faroese: "You are happy."

  • Answer: Tú ert gladur.

3. Make the sentence negative: "He is a student."

  • Answer: Hann er ikki næmingur.

4. Form a question: "Are we teachers?"

  • Answer: Eru vit lærarar?

5. Translate to English: "Hon er ikki lærari."

  • Answer: She is not a teacher.

6. What is the past tense form for "they are"?

  • Answer: Teir vóru.

7. Fill in the blank: "I _____ a student." (Use the correct form of "to be.")

  • Answer: eg eri

8. Translate to Faroese: "You (plural) are not tired."

  • Answer: Tit eru ikki føtt.

9. Change the sentence to negative: "She is a doctor."

  • Answer: Hon er ikki lækni.

10. Create an affirmative sentence using "we."

  • Answer: Vit eru vinir.

Detailed Solutions and Explanations for Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. The present tense form of "to be" for "I" is eg eri.

2. "You are happy" translates to Tú ert gladur, where "gladur" is the masculine form of "happy."

3. To negate "He is a student," you say Hann er ikki næmingur.

4. To ask if "we are teachers," we use the verb vera in the interrogative form: Eru vit lærarar?

5. The translation of "Hon er ikki lærari" is "She is not a teacher," showing the negation of the verb.

6. The past tense for "they are" is Teir vóru.

7. The correct form to fill in is eri, as in "I am a student."

8. "You (plural) are not tired" becomes Tit eru ikki føtt, where "føtt" means "tired."

9. You make "She is a doctor" negative by adding "ikki": Hon er ikki lækni.

10. A simple affirmative sentence could be Vit eru vinir, meaning "We are friends."

In conclusion, mastering the verb vera is a stepping stone in your Faroese language journey. With practice and application, you'll find yourself forming sentences with ease. Keep practicing, and soon enough, you'll be comfortably conversing in Faroese!

Table of Contents - Faroese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


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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