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Welcome to the lesson on comparatives in Faroese! Today, we will dive into an essential aspect of the Faroese language that allows you to make comparisons between things—it's one of those linguistic tools that can really enrich your conversations and descriptions. Understanding how to form and use comparatives will elevate your Faroese language skills, enabling you to express nuances in your thoughts and comparisons with ease.

In this lesson, we'll cover:

The structure of comparatives in Faroese

How to use comparatives in sentences

The different forms of comparisons using "more," "less," and "as...as"

Plenty of examples and practice exercises to solidify your understanding

So, let's get started!

Understanding Comparatives[edit | edit source]

Comparatives are used to compare two things. In English, we often add "-er" to adjectives or use "more" to form comparatives, such as "taller" or "more beautiful." Faroese has its own unique way of forming these comparisons, and this lesson will guide you through the process.

Basic Structure of Comparatives[edit | edit source]

In Faroese, comparatives are typically formed by adding the suffix "-ari" to the base form of the adjective. However, there are some exceptions and irregular forms that you will need to memorize.

Here’s a basic structure:

Adjective + -ari (e.g., "stór" → "stórari" meaning "big" → "bigger")

Let’s take a look at some examples of comparatives:

Faroese	Pronunciation	English
stórari	ˈstoːrɑːri	bigger
betri	ˈbɛtri	better
kallari	ˈkʌlɑːri	taller
ungari	ˈuŋɡɑːri	younger
flúgvari	ˈfluːɡvɑːri	more expensive

Using Comparatives in Sentences[edit | edit source]

When using comparatives in sentences, you generally follow this structure:

X is (adjective + -ari) than Y.

For example:

"Húsini er størri enn bilurin." (The house is bigger than the car.)

Let’s illustrate this further with some more examples:

Faroese	Pronunciation	English
Bókin er betri enn filmurin.	ˈboːkɪn ɛr ˈbɛtri ɛn ˈfɪlmʊrɪn.	The book is better than the movie.
Hon er ungari enn eg.	hɔn ɛr ˈuŋɡɑːri ɛn ɛɡ.	She is younger than I am.
Dýrið er flúgvari enn fuglur.	ˈtiːrɪð ɛr ˈfluːɡvɑːri ɛn ˈfuɡlur.	The animal is more expensive than the bird.

More, Less, and As...As Comparisons[edit | edit source]

Faroese also allows for more complex comparisons using "more," "less," and "as...as."

More: Use "meira" before the adjective.

Less: Use "minni" before the adjective.

As...as: Use "sum" before the adjective.

Let’s see how this works:

Faroese	Pronunciation	English
Hann er meira arbeiðsmaður enn eg.	hɑn ɛr ˈmeːɾɑ ˈɑːʁɛɪ̯psmɑðʊɾ ɛn ɛɡ.	He is more hardworking than I am.
Hon er minni enn systirin.	hɔn ɛr ˈmɪni ɛn ˈsystɪrɪn.	She is less than the sister.
Bókin er sum spennandi sum filmurin.	ˈboːkɪn ɛr sʊm ˈspɛnɑn̥dɪ sʊm ˈfɪlmʊrɪn.	The book is as exciting as the movie.

Now that you have a grasp of forming comparatives, let’s practice what you’ve learned!

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are ten exercises to help you apply your understanding of comparatives. For each exercise, fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.

Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Húsini er ______ (stór) enn íbúðin.

Answer: stórari

Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

2. Hon er ______ (ung) enn bróður hennara.

Answer: ungari

Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

3. Tað er ______ (góð) enn í dag.

Answer: betri

Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

4. Maturin er ______ (dyr) enn í fjør.

Answer: dýrari

Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

5. Hann er ______ (klár) enn tú.

Answer: klárari

Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

6. Tað er ______ (litfagur) enn tað, vit sáu í gjár.

Answer: meira litfagurt

Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

7. Hon er ______ (góður) enn eg.

Answer: betri

Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

8. Hon er ______ (gamal) enn teir.

Answer: eldri

Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

9. Bókin er ______ (spennandi) sum filmurin.

Answer: eins spennandi

Exercise 10[edit | edit source]

10. Tað er ______ (fínt) at síggja tú á arbeiðinum.

Answer: minni

These exercises should help solidify your understanding of comparatives in Faroese. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t hesitate to revisit them as you continue your learning journey!

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you have learned how to form and use comparatives in Faroese. You explored the basic structure, how to use them in sentences, and the different types of comparisons. Practice is key, so be sure to complete the exercises and apply what you've learned in your conversations.

Keep up the great work, and enjoy your exploration of the Faroese language!

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

Course Presentation

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

Sources[edit | edit source]

Faroese Grammar - Adjectives

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to the lesson on comparatives in Faroese! Today, we will dive into an essential aspect of the Faroese language that allows you to make comparisons between things—it's one of those linguistic tools that can really enrich your conversations and descriptions. Understanding how to form and use comparatives will elevate your Faroese language skills, enabling you to express nuances in your thoughts and comparisons with ease.
+In this lesson, we'll cover:
+* The structure of comparatives in Faroese
+* How to use comparatives in sentences
+* The different forms of comparisons using "more," "less," and "as...as"
+* Plenty of examples and practice exercises to solidify your understanding
+So, let's get started!
 __TOC__
-Comparatives are a form of adjectives used to compare the characteristics of two or more things. In this lesson, we will learn how to form comparative adjectives in Faroese and how to use them in sentences, including comparisons with more, less, and as..as constructions.
+== Understanding Comparatives ==
-== Forming Comparatives ==
+Comparatives are used to compare two things. In English, we often add "-er" to adjectives or use "more" to form comparatives, such as "taller" or "more beautiful." Faroese has its own unique way of forming these comparisons, and this lesson will guide you through the process.
-To form comparative adjectives in Faroese, you need to add the suffix "-ari" to the adjective. Here are some examples:
+=== Basic Structure of Comparatives ===
+In Faroese, comparatives are typically formed by adding the suffix '''"-ari"''' to the base form of the adjective. However, there are some exceptions and irregular forms that you will need to memorize.
+Here’s a basic structure:
+* '''Adjective + -ari''' (e.g., "stór" → "stórari" meaning "big" → "bigger")
+Let’s take a look at some examples of comparatives:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Faroese !! English Translation !! Comparative
+! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| stórari || ˈstoːrɑːri || bigger
 |-
-| hás  || tall || hægri / higher
+| betri || ˈbɛtri || better
 |-
-| lítur  || small || minni / smaller
+| kallari || ˈkʌlɑːri || taller
 |-
-| sterkur  || strong || sterkari / stronger
+| ungari || ˈuŋɡɑːri || younger
+|-
+| flúgvari || ˈfluːɡvɑːri || more expensive
 |}
-As you can see from the examples, the suffix "-ari" is added to the end of the adjective to form the comparative. Note that some adjectives may undergo changes in spelling when the suffix is added. For example, hás changes to hægri.
+=== Using Comparatives in Sentences ===
+When using comparatives in sentences, you generally follow this structure:
+* '''X is (adjective + -ari) than Y.'''
+For example:
+* '''"Húsini er størri enn bilurin."''' (The house is bigger than the car.)
-It is also possible to form the comparative by using the word "meira" (more) or "minni" (less) in combination with the adjective. Here are some examples:
+Let’s illustrate this further with some more examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Faroese !! English Translation !! Comparative
+! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| vitur  || wise || meira vitur / wiser
+| Bókin er betri enn filmurin. || ˈboːkɪn ɛr ˈbɛtri ɛn ˈfɪlmʊrɪn. || The book is better than the movie.
 |-
-| dyr  || expensive || minni dýr / less expensive
+| Hon er ungari enn eg. || hɔn ɛr ˈuŋɡɑːri ɛn ɛɡ. || She is younger than I am.
 |-
-| gamalur  || old || meira gamal / older
-|}
-In some cases, adjectives with irregular forms are used to form comparatives. For example:
+| Dýrið er flúgvari enn fuglur. || ˈtiːrɪð ɛr ˈfluːɡvɑːri ɛn ˈfuɡlur. || The animal is more expensive than the bird.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Faroese !! English Translation !! Comparative
-|-
-| góður  || good || betri / better
-|-
-| illur || bad || verri / worse
 |}
-== Using Comparatives ==
+=== More, Less, and As...As Comparisons ===
-Comparatives are used to compare two or more things. Here are some examples:
-* Hann er hægari enn eg. (He is taller than me.)
+Faroese also allows for more complex comparisons using '''"more," "less,"''' and '''"as...as."'''
-* Tátturin var meira spennandi enn bókin. (The show was more exciting than the book.)
-* Hon er minni dyr enn teirra. (She is less expensive than them.)
-* Ástin er betri enn hatið. (Love is better than hate.)
-Comparatives can also be used in "as...as" constructions, which are used to compare two or more things that are equal in degree. Here are some examples:
+* '''More''': Use '''"meira"''' before the adjective.
-* Hann er júst so hás sum tú. (He is just as tall as you.)
+* '''Less''': Use '''"minni"''' before the adjective.
-* Hon er júst so vakur sum eg. (She is just as beautiful as me.)
-* Teir eru júst so gamlir sum eg. (They are just as old as me.)
-In such constructions, the word "so" is used to mean "as", and the adjective is used in the normal form.
+* '''As...as''': Use '''"sum"''' before the adjective.
-== Exceptions to the Rules ==
+Let’s see how this works:
-Like many other languages, Faroese has some exceptions to the rules for forming comparatives. Some adjectives have irregular forms, while others have no comparative form at all. It is important to memorize these exceptions. Here are some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Faroese !! English Translation !! Comparative
+! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| lítil  || small || minni / smaller
+| Hann er meira arbeiðsmaður enn eg. || hɑn ɛr ˈmeːɾɑ ˈɑːʁɛɪ̯psmɑðʊɾ ɛn ɛɡ. || He is more hardworking than I am.
 |-
-| nógvur  || many || fleiri / more
+| Hon er minni enn systirin. || hɔn ɛr ˈmɪni ɛn ˈsystɪrɪn. || She is less than the sister.
 |-
-| góður  || good || betri / better
-|-
+| Bókin er sum spennandi sum filmurin. || ˈboːkɪn ɛr sʊm ˈspɛnɑn̥dɪ sʊm ˈfɪlmʊrɪn. || The book is as exciting as the movie.
-| illur || bad || verri / worse
-|-
-| áhugavert  || interesting || áhugaverri / more interesting
-|-
-| dagligur || daily || dagliga / more frequent
 |}
-As you can see from the examples, some adjectives have the same forms for both the positive and comparative forms. For example, the word "lítur" (small) has the same form for the positive and comparative forms, and the word "nógvur" (many) forms the comparative with "fleiri" instead of adding the "-ari" suffix.
+Now that you have a grasp of forming comparatives, let’s practice what you’ve learned!
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Here are ten exercises to help you apply your understanding of comparatives. For each exercise, fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.
+=== Exercise 1 ===
+. Húsini er ______ (stór) enn íbúðin.
+'''Answer:''' stórari
+=== Exercise 2 ===
+. Hon er ______ (ung) enn bróður hennara.
+'''Answer:''' ungari
+=== Exercise 3 ===
+. Tað er ______ (góð) enn í dag.
+'''Answer:''' betri
+=== Exercise 4 ===
+. Maturin er ______ (dyr) enn í fjør.
+'''Answer:''' dýrari
+=== Exercise 5 ===
+. Hann er ______ (klár) enn tú.
+'''Answer:''' klárari
+=== Exercise 6 ===
+. Tað er ______ (litfagur) enn tað, vit sáu í gjár.
+'''Answer:''' meira litfagurt
+=== Exercise 7 ===
+. Hon er ______ (góður) enn eg.
+'''Answer:''' betri
+=== Exercise 8 ===
+. Hon er ______ (gamal) enn teir.
+'''Answer:''' eldri
+=== Exercise 9 ===
+. Bókin er ______ (spennandi) sum filmurin.
+'''Answer:''' eins spennandi
+=== Exercise 10 ===
+. Tað er ______ (fínt) at síggja tú á arbeiðinum.
+'''Answer:''' minni
+These exercises should help solidify your understanding of comparatives in Faroese. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t hesitate to revisit them as you continue your learning journey!
+== Conclusion ==
-== Vocabulary ==
+In this lesson, you have learned how to form and use comparatives in Faroese. You explored the basic structure, how to use them in sentences, and the different types of comparisons. Practice is key, so be sure to complete the exercises and apply what you've learned in your conversations.
-* hás - tall
+Keep up the great work, and enjoy your exploration of the Faroese language!
-* lítur - small
-* sterkur - strong
-* meira - more
-* minni - less
-* vitur - wise
-* dýr - expensive
-* gamalur - old
-* góður - good
-* illur - bad
-* betri - better
-* verri - worse
-* áhugavert - interesting
-* dagligur - daily
-== Exercises ==
+{{#seo:
-. Form the comparative of the following adjectives:
-* høgur (high)
-* nøgdur (enough)
-* bráður (fast)
-* friður (peaceful)
-. Fill in the blanks with the correct comparative form:
+|title=Faroese Grammar Comparatives
-* Hann er _______ enn tú. (He is taller than you.)
-* Hann fer _______ enn teir. (He runs faster than them.)
-* Hon kemur _______ tórsdagin. (She comes more frequently on Thursdays.)
-. Translate the following sentences into Faroese:
+|keywords=Faroese, grammar, comparatives, language learning, Faroese adjectives
-* She is less beautiful than her sister.
-* The book is more interesting than the movie.
-* The car is older than me.
-== Summary ==
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use comparatives in Faroese, including comparisons with more, less, and as...as constructions.
-In this lesson, we learned how to form comparative adjectives in Faroese using the suffix "-ari" or the words "meira" and "minni". We also learned how to use comparatives in sentences to compare two or more things, as well as in "as...as" constructions. We also learned some exceptions to the rule and expanded our vocabulary with new adjectives. Practice using comparatives in your daily conversations to reinforce your understanding.
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