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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.  
== Introduction ==
In this lesson, we will delve into the intricacies of the Faroese verb "vera" (to be) and its usage in different forms and tenses. Understanding how to use this verb is essential for constructing sentences and expressing ideas accurately in Faroese. We will explore affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentence structures using "vera", and provide numerous examples to illustrate each point. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to use "vera" in various contexts.


== Personal Pronouns ==
== Personal Pronouns ==
Before we dive into the verb "vera", let's first review the personal pronouns in Faroese. Personal pronouns are used to refer to individuals or groups of people, and they can function as the subject or object of a sentence. Here are the personal pronouns in Faroese:


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:
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| eg || /eː/ || I
|-
| tú || /tʉː/ || you (singular)
|-
| hann || /hɔn/ || he
|-
| hon || /hɔn/ || she
|-
| vit || /viːt/ || we
|-
| tit || /tʰɪt/ || you (plural)
|-
| teir || /tʰɛɪr/ || they (masculine)
|-
| tær || /tʰɛaːr/ || they (feminine)
|}
 
== Verb To Be ==
Now, let's focus on the verb "vera" (to be) and its different forms and tenses. This verb is highly versatile and is used to express existence, identity, and qualities. It is also used to create compound tenses in Faroese.
 
=== Present Tense ===
In the present tense, "vera" can be conjugated as follows:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!   !! Subject !! Object
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Singular || eg (I) || meg (me)
| eg er || /eː ɛaɹ/ || I am
|-
|-
| Singular || tú (you) || teg (you)
| tú ert || /tʉː ɛaɹt/ || you are
|-
|-
| Singular || hann (he) || hann (him)
| hann er || /hɔn ɛaɹ/ || he is
|-
|-
| Singular || hon (she) || hana (her)
| hon er || /hɔn ɛaɹ/ || she is
|-
|-
| Singular || tað (it) || tað (it)
| vit eru || /viːt ɛaɹʉ/ || we are
|-
|-
| Plural || vit (we) || okkum (us)
| tit eru || /tʰɪt ɛaɹʉ/ || you are
|-
|-
| Plural || tit (you) || tykkum (you)
| teir eru || /tʰɛɪɹ ɛaɹʉ/ || they are (masculine)
|-
|-
| Plural || teir (they) || teimum (them)
| tær eru || /tʰɛaːɹ ɛaɹʉ/ || they are (feminine)
|}
 
Here are some examples using the present tense of "vera":
 
# Eg er frá Føroyum. (I am from the Faroe Islands.)
# Tú ert góður vinur. (You are a good friend.)
# Hon er lærd. (She is smart.)
# Vit eru familja. (We are family.)
# Tit eru frálík. (You are talented.)
# Teir eru sterkir. (They are strong.)
# Tær eru vakrar. (They are beautiful.)
 
=== Past Tense ===
In the past tense, "vera" can be conjugated as follows:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| eg var || /eː vaɹ/ || I was
|-
|-
| Plural || tær (they) || teimum (them)
| tú vart || /tʉː vaɹt/ || you were
|-
| hann var || /hɔn vaɹ/ || he was
|-
| hon var || /hɔn vaɹ/ || she was
|-
| vit vóru || /viːt vɔɹʉ/ || we were
|-
| tit vóru || /tʰɪt vɔɹʉ/ || you were
|-
| teir vóru || /tʰɛɪɹ vɔɹʉ/ || they were (masculine)
|-
| tær vóru || /tʰɛaːɹ vɔɹʉ/ || they were (feminine)
|}
|}


Note: Faroese has two pronouns for the third person plural: teir for male or mixed groups, and tær for female groups.
Here are some examples using the past tense of "vera":


== Verb To Be ==
# Eg var í skúlanum í gjár. (I was at school yesterday.)
# Tú vart glaður. (You were happy.)
# Hon var heima. (She was at home.)
# Vit vóru á ferð. (We were on a trip.)
# Tit vóru í bókasavninum. (You were in the library.)
# Teir vóru í útiskóginum. (They were in the forest.)
# Tær vóru í kirkjuni. (They were in the church.)


The verb to be is an irregular verb in Faroese. Here is the conjugation of the verb to be in the present tense:
=== Future Tense ===
In the future tense, "vera" can be conjugated as follows:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!   !! Singular !! Plural
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| 1st person || eg er (I am) || vit eru (we are)
| eg verð || /eː vɛaɹð/ || I will be
|-
|-
| 2nd person || tú ert (you are) || tit eru (you are)
| tú verður || /tʉː vɛaɹðʉɹ/ || you will be
|-
|-
| 3rd person || hann er (he is) || teir eru (they are) (males or mixed groups)
| hann verður || /hɔn vɛaɹðʉɹ/ || he will be
|-
|-
| 3rd person || hon er (she is) || tær eru (they are) (females)
| hon verður || /hɔn vɛaɹðʉɹ/ || she will be
|-
|-
| 3rd person || tað er (it is) || tey eru (they are) (neutral)
| vit verða || /viːt vɛaɹða/ || we will be
|-
| tit verða || /tʰɪt vɛaɹða/ || you will be
|-
| teir verða || /tʰɛɪɹ vɛaɹða/ || they will be (masculine)
|-
| tær verða || /tʰɛaːɹ vɛaɹða/ || they will be (feminine)
|}
|}


Here are some examples of how to use the verb to be in sentences:
Here are some examples using the future tense of "vera":


* Eg er frægur. (I am famous.)
# Eg verði í bókasavninum á morgun. (I will be in the library tomorrow.)
* Tú ert stuðulig/ur. (You are beautiful/handsome.)
# Tú verður liðugur. (You will be finished.)
* Hann er ein dugnari studentur. (He is a hard-working student.)
# Hon verður glað. (She will be happy.)
* Hon er ein góð lærari. (She is a good teacher.)
# Vit verða á ferð. (We will be on a trip.)
* Tað er ein stór hundur. (It is a big dog.)
# Tit verða í skúlanum. (You will be at school.)
* Vit eru ivaleysa. (We are indecisive.)
# Teir verða í útiskóginum. (They will be in the forest.)
* Tit eru fegin/ir. (You are happy.)
# Tær verða í kirkjuni. (They will be in the church.)
* 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 ==
== Affirmative, Negative, and Interrogative Sentences ==
 
Now that we have covered the different forms of the verb "vera", let's explore how to construct affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences in Faroese using "vera".  
Now that we know how to conjugate the verb to be, we can use it to create affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.


=== Affirmative Sentences ===
=== Affirmative Sentences ===
In affirmative sentences, we simply state that something is true or exists. Here are some examples:


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 studentur. (I am a student.)
* Tú ert glaður. (You are happy.)
* Hon er vakker. (She is beautiful.)
* Vit eru í bókasavninum. (We are in the library.)
* Tit eru góðir vinir. (You are good friends.)
* Teir eru frálíkir. (They are talented.)
* Tær eru skapandi. (They are creative.)


* Eg er heima. (I am at home.)
=== Negative Sentences ===
* Tú ert tyngd/ur. (You are heavy.)
To form negative sentences, we use the negation word "ikki" before the verb "vera". Here are some examples:
* 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 ===
* Eg er ikki studentur. (I am not a student.)
* Tú ert ikki glaður. (You are not happy.)
* Hon er ikki vakker. (She is not beautiful.)
* Vit eru ikki í bókasavninum. (We are not in the library.)
* Tit eru ikki góðir vinir. (You are not good friends.)
* Teir eru ikki frálíkir. (They are not talented.)
* Tær eru ikki skapandi. (They are not creative.)


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:
=== Interrogative Sentences ===
To form interrogative sentences, we invert the subject and the verb "vera". We can also add a question word at the beginning of the sentence to ask for specific information. Here are some examples:


* Eg er ikki heima. (I am not at home.)
* Er tú studentur? (Are you a student?)
* Tú ert ikki tyngd/ur. (You are not heavy.)
* Hvar eru tit? (Where are you?)
* Hann er ikki í fótbóltsfelagnum. (He is not in the football club.)
* Hvat er hann? (What is he?)
* Hon er ikki konsertverð. (She is not concert-worthy.)
* Eru teir í bókasavninum? (Are they in the library?)
* Tað er ikki nógv snjóggur. (It is not very fast.)
* Eru tit góðir vinir? (Are you good friends?)
* Vit eru ikki samfelag. (We are not a community.)
* Hvat eru tær? (What are they?)
* Tit eru ikki frísk. (You are not fresh.)
* Hvussu er hon? (How is she?)
* Teir eru ikki samnýttir. (They are not united.)
* Tær eru ikki vakrar. (They are not pretty.)


=== Interrogative Sentences ===
== Cultural Insight ==
In Faroese culture, the verb "vera" is not only used to express existence and identity but also to describe personal qualities and characteristics. Faroese people take pride in their language and often use descriptive language to express themselves. For example, instead of saying "I am tired", a Faroese person might say "Eg er trupul" (I am troubled), emphasizing the feeling of exhaustion. This linguistic nuance reflects the Faroese people's deep connection to their language and their desire to express themselves in a unique and poetic way.


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:
== Exercise ==
Now, let's practice what we have learned. Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the verb "vera":


* Hvat er tað? (What is it?)
1. Eg _____ studentur. (I am a student.)
* Hvør ert tú? (Who are you?)
2. Tú _____ glaður. (You are happy.)
* Hvar er skúlin? (Where is the school?)
3. Hon _____ lærd. (She is smart.)
* Hvenær ert tú fegin/ur? (When are you happy?)
4. Vit _____ familja. (We are family.)
* Hvussu er tað gjørt? (How is it made?)
5. Tit _____ frálík. (You are talented.)
* Hvat eru vit? (What are we?)
6. Teir _____ sterkir. (They are strong.)
* Hvør eru tit? (Who are you?)
7. Tær _____ vakrar. (They are beautiful.)
* 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.
Solution:
1. Eg er studentur.
2. Tú ert glaður.
3. Hon er lærd.
4. Vit eru familja.
5. Tit eru frálík.
6. Teir eru sterkir.
7. Tær eru vakrar.


== Conclusion ==
Explanation:
In these sentences, we use the appropriate form of the verb "vera" based on the subject of the sentence. Remember to pay attention to the singular and plural forms of the pronouns.


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!
== Summary ==
In this lesson, we have explored the Faroese verb "vera" and its usage in different forms and tenses. We have learned how to conjugate "vera" in the present, past, and future tenses, and how to construct affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences using this verb. We have also gained insight into the cultural significance of descriptive language in Faroese culture. Practice using "vera" in various contexts to solidify your understanding of this important verb. Congratulations on completing this lesson!


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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]
 
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[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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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will delve into the intricacies of the Faroese verb "vera" (to be) and its usage in different forms and tenses. Understanding how to use this verb is essential for constructing sentences and expressing ideas accurately in Faroese. We will explore affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentence structures using "vera", and provide numerous examples to illustrate each point. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to use "vera" in various contexts.

Personal Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into the verb "vera", let's first review the personal pronouns in Faroese. Personal pronouns are used to refer to individuals or groups of people, and they can function as the subject or object of a sentence. Here are the personal pronouns in Faroese:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg /eː/ I
tú /tʉː/ you (singular)
hann /hɔn/ he
hon /hɔn/ she
vit /viːt/ we
tit /tʰɪt/ you (plural)
teir /tʰɛɪr/ they (masculine)
tær /tʰɛaːr/ they (feminine)

Verb To Be[edit | edit source]

Now, let's focus on the verb "vera" (to be) and its different forms and tenses. This verb is highly versatile and is used to express existence, identity, and qualities. It is also used to create compound tenses in Faroese.

Present Tense[edit | edit source]

In the present tense, "vera" can be conjugated as follows:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg er /eː ɛaɹ/ I am
tú ert /tʉː ɛaɹt/ you are
hann er /hɔn ɛaɹ/ he is
hon er /hɔn ɛaɹ/ she is
vit eru /viːt ɛaɹʉ/ we are
tit eru /tʰɪt ɛaɹʉ/ you are
teir eru /tʰɛɪɹ ɛaɹʉ/ they are (masculine)
tær eru /tʰɛaːɹ ɛaɹʉ/ they are (feminine)

Here are some examples using the present tense of "vera":

  1. Eg er frá Føroyum. (I am from the Faroe Islands.)
  2. Tú ert góður vinur. (You are a good friend.)
  3. Hon er lærd. (She is smart.)
  4. Vit eru familja. (We are family.)
  5. Tit eru frálík. (You are talented.)
  6. Teir eru sterkir. (They are strong.)
  7. Tær eru vakrar. (They are beautiful.)

Past Tense[edit | edit source]

In the past tense, "vera" can be conjugated as follows:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg var /eː vaɹ/ I was
tú vart /tʉː vaɹt/ you were
hann var /hɔn vaɹ/ he was
hon var /hɔn vaɹ/ she was
vit vóru /viːt vɔɹʉ/ we were
tit vóru /tʰɪt vɔɹʉ/ you were
teir vóru /tʰɛɪɹ vɔɹʉ/ they were (masculine)
tær vóru /tʰɛaːɹ vɔɹʉ/ they were (feminine)

Here are some examples using the past tense of "vera":

  1. Eg var í skúlanum í gjár. (I was at school yesterday.)
  2. Tú vart glaður. (You were happy.)
  3. Hon var heima. (She was at home.)
  4. Vit vóru á ferð. (We were on a trip.)
  5. Tit vóru í bókasavninum. (You were in the library.)
  6. Teir vóru í útiskóginum. (They were in the forest.)
  7. Tær vóru í kirkjuni. (They were in the church.)

Future Tense[edit | edit source]

In the future tense, "vera" can be conjugated as follows:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg verð /eː vɛaɹð/ I will be
tú verður /tʉː vɛaɹðʉɹ/ you will be
hann verður /hɔn vɛaɹðʉɹ/ he will be
hon verður /hɔn vɛaɹðʉɹ/ she will be
vit verða /viːt vɛaɹða/ we will be
tit verða /tʰɪt vɛaɹða/ you will be
teir verða /tʰɛɪɹ vɛaɹða/ they will be (masculine)
tær verða /tʰɛaːɹ vɛaɹða/ they will be (feminine)

Here are some examples using the future tense of "vera":

  1. Eg verði í bókasavninum á morgun. (I will be in the library tomorrow.)
  2. Tú verður liðugur. (You will be finished.)
  3. Hon verður glað. (She will be happy.)
  4. Vit verða á ferð. (We will be on a trip.)
  5. Tit verða í skúlanum. (You will be at school.)
  6. Teir verða í útiskóginum. (They will be in the forest.)
  7. Tær verða í kirkjuni. (They will be in the church.)

Affirmative, Negative, and Interrogative Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the different forms of the verb "vera", let's explore how to construct affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences in Faroese using "vera".

Affirmative Sentences[edit | edit source]

In affirmative sentences, we simply state that something is true or exists. Here are some examples:

  • Eg er studentur. (I am a student.)
  • Tú ert glaður. (You are happy.)
  • Hon er vakker. (She is beautiful.)
  • Vit eru í bókasavninum. (We are in the library.)
  • Tit eru góðir vinir. (You are good friends.)
  • Teir eru frálíkir. (They are talented.)
  • Tær eru skapandi. (They are creative.)

Negative Sentences[edit | edit source]

To form negative sentences, we use the negation word "ikki" before the verb "vera". Here are some examples:

  • Eg er ikki studentur. (I am not a student.)
  • Tú ert ikki glaður. (You are not happy.)
  • Hon er ikki vakker. (She is not beautiful.)
  • Vit eru ikki í bókasavninum. (We are not in the library.)
  • Tit eru ikki góðir vinir. (You are not good friends.)
  • Teir eru ikki frálíkir. (They are not talented.)
  • Tær eru ikki skapandi. (They are not creative.)

Interrogative Sentences[edit | edit source]

To form interrogative sentences, we invert the subject and the verb "vera". We can also add a question word at the beginning of the sentence to ask for specific information. Here are some examples:

  • Er tú studentur? (Are you a student?)
  • Hvar eru tit? (Where are you?)
  • Hvat er hann? (What is he?)
  • Eru teir í bókasavninum? (Are they in the library?)
  • Eru tit góðir vinir? (Are you good friends?)
  • Hvat eru tær? (What are they?)
  • Hvussu er hon? (How is she?)

Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]

In Faroese culture, the verb "vera" is not only used to express existence and identity but also to describe personal qualities and characteristics. Faroese people take pride in their language and often use descriptive language to express themselves. For example, instead of saying "I am tired", a Faroese person might say "Eg er trupul" (I am troubled), emphasizing the feeling of exhaustion. This linguistic nuance reflects the Faroese people's deep connection to their language and their desire to express themselves in a unique and poetic way.

Exercise[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice what we have learned. Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the verb "vera":

1. Eg _____ studentur. (I am a student.) 2. Tú _____ glaður. (You are happy.) 3. Hon _____ lærd. (She is smart.) 4. Vit _____ familja. (We are family.) 5. Tit _____ frálík. (You are talented.) 6. Teir _____ sterkir. (They are strong.) 7. Tær _____ vakrar. (They are beautiful.)

Solution: 1. Eg er studentur. 2. Tú ert glaður. 3. Hon er lærd. 4. Vit eru familja. 5. Tit eru frálík. 6. Teir eru sterkir. 7. Tær eru vakrar.

Explanation: In these sentences, we use the appropriate form of the verb "vera" based on the subject of the sentence. Remember to pay attention to the singular and plural forms of the pronouns.

Summary[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have explored the Faroese verb "vera" and its usage in different forms and tenses. We have learned how to conjugate "vera" in the present, past, and future tenses, and how to construct affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences using this verb. We have also gained insight into the cultural significance of descriptive language in Faroese culture. Practice using "vera" in various contexts to solidify your understanding of this important verb. Congratulations on completing this lesson!

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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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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