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Welcome to our lesson on the '''Present Tense''' in Faroese! This lesson is an essential stepping stone in your journey to mastering the Faroese language. Understanding how to use the present tense allows you to express actions that are currently happening or habitual actions, making your communication much more dynamic and relatable. In Faroese, as in many languages, mastering the present tense opens the door to everyday conversations, allowing you to connect with native speakers and express yourself more naturally.


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In this lesson, we will cover:
 
* The structure of the present tense in Faroese
 
* Regular verb conjugation
 
* Irregular verbs and their peculiarities
 
* Practical examples to illustrate usage
 
* Exercises to practice what you’ve learned
 
After this lesson, you’ll feel more confident using the present tense in Faroese, whether you’re talking about your daily routine, your hobbies, or your feelings.


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<h2>Introduction</h2>
=== Understanding Present Tense in Faroese ===
 
The present tense in Faroese is used to describe actions that happen regularly or are happening now. For instance, when you say "I eat," "she sings," or "we are learning," you are using the present tense. The structure of the present tense can vary depending on whether the verb is regular or irregular, which we will discuss in detail.
 
==== Regular Verbs ====
 
Regular verbs in Faroese follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in the present tense. The general rule is to take the verb stem and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronoun.
 
Here’s how it works for regular verbs:
 
* '''Verb endings''':
 
'' I (eg) - ''-i*
 
'' You (thou) (tú) - ''-ir*
 
'' He/She/It (hann/hon/ tað) - ''-ir*
 
'' We (vit) - ''-a*
 
'' You (plural) (tit) - ''-i*
 
'' They (teir) - ''-a*
 
Let’s look at some examples of regular verbs in the present tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| at lesa || [æt 'leːsa] || to read
 
|-
 
| eg lesi || [æj 'leːsi] || I read
 
|-
 
| tú lesir || [tu 'leːsir] || you read
 
|-
 
| hann lesir || [han 'leːsir] || he reads
 
|-
 
| hon lesir || [hon 'leːsir] || she reads
 
|-
 
| vit lesa || [vit 'leːsa] || we read
 
|-
 
| tit lesi || [tit 'leːsi] || you (plural) read
 
|-
 
| teir lesa || [tɛiʁ 'leːsa] || they read
 
|}
 
Here’s another regular verb to illustrate the pattern:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| at skriva || [æt 'skriːva] || to write
 
|-
 
| eg skrivi || [æj 'skriːvi] || I write
 
|-
 
| tú skrivar || [tu 'skriːvar] || you write
 
|-
 
| hann skrivar || [han 'skriːvar] || he writes
 
|-
 
| hon skrivar || [hon 'skriːvar] || she writes
 
|-
 
| vit skriva || [vit 'skriːva] || we write
 
|-
 
| tit skrivi || [tit 'skriːvi] || you (plural) write
 
|-
 
| teir skriva || [tɛiʁ 'skriːva] || they write
 
|}
 
==== Irregular Verbs ====
 
Irregular verbs do not follow the same predictable patterns as regular verbs. They require some memorization. Here are a few commonly used irregular verbs in Faroese present tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| at vera || [æt 'veːra] || to be
 
|-
 
| eg eri || [æj 'ɛri] || I am
 
|-
 
| tú ert || [tu 'ɛrt] || you are
 
|-
 
| hann/hon/ tað er || [han 'ɛr] / [hon 'ɛr] / [θat 'ɛr] || he/she/it is
 
|-
 
| vit eru || [vit 'ɛru] || we are
 
|-
 
| tit eru || [tit 'ɛru] || you (plural) are
 
|-
 
| teir eru || [tɛiʁ 'ɛru] || they are
 
|}
 
Another important irregular verb is “at hava” (to have):
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| at hava || [æt 'hɑːva] || to have
 
|-
 
| eg havi || [æj 'hɑːvi] || I have
 
|-
 
| tú hevur || [tu 'hɛvur] || you have
 
|-
 
| hann/hon/ tað hevur || [han 'hɛvur] / [hon 'hɛvur] / [θat 'hɛvur] || he/she/it has
 
|-
 
| vit hava || [vit 'hɑːva] || we have
 
|-
 
| tit hava || [tit 'hɑːva] || you (plural) have
 
|-
 
| teir hava || [tɛiʁ 'hɑːva] || they have
 
|}
 
=== Practical Examples ===
 
Now that you are familiar with both regular and irregular verbs, let’s look at some sentences that put these verbs into context. This will help you see how they are used in everyday conversation.
 
1. '''Eg lesi bókina.''' (I read the book.)
 
2. '''Tú skrivar ein teldupost.''' (You write an email.)
 
3. '''Hann er í skúla.''' (He is in school.)
 
4. '''Vit skriva ein skaldsøg.''' (We write a poem.)
 
5. '''Tit hava hund.''' (You (plural) have a dog.)
 
6. '''Teir lesa tíðindini.''' (They read the news.)
 
7. '''Eg havi eitt gott hugskot.''' (I have a good idea.)
 
8. '''Hon lesir blaðið.''' (She reads the newspaper.)
 
9. '''Tú ert ein góður vinur.''' (You are a good friend.)
 
10. '''Vit eru á ferð.''' (We are on a trip.)
 
11. '''Eg skrivi dagbók.''' (I write a diary.)
 
12. '''Hann hevur nógv arbeiði.''' (He has a lot of work.)
 
13. '''Tú lesir nógv bøkur.''' (You read a lot of books.)
 
14. '''Vit hava ein góðan middag.''' (We have a nice dinner.)
 
15. '''Teir eru í parkinum.''' (They are in the park.)
 
16. '''Hon skrivar ein skaldsøg.''' (She writes a story.)
 
17. '''Eg eri fegin.''' (I am happy.)
 
18. '''Tú ert í góðum humøri.''' (You are in a good mood.)


Congratulations! You've made it to the Present Tense and Regular Verbs lesson. In this lesson, you will start to learn how to form the present tense of Faroese verbs, both regular and irregular. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use Faroese verbs in the present tense in simple sentences.
19. '''Vit lesa saman.''' (We read together.)


<h2>Regular Verbs in the Present Tense</h2>
20. '''Teir lesa fyri børnini.''' (They read to the children.)


<h3>Forming the Present Tense of Regular Verbs</h3>
=== Exercises ===


In Faroese, regular verbs are verbs that end in "-a" in their infinitive form. To form the present tense of regular verbs, we remove the "-a" ending and add the following endings:
Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises that will help reinforce what you have learned about the present tense in Faroese.


<table class="wikitable">
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in present tense ====
  <tr>
    <th>Faroese</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>-i</td>
    <td>ee</td>
    <td>I</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>-ar</td>
    <td>ahr</td>
    <td>You (singular)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>-ar</td>
    <td>ahr</td>
    <td>He/She/It</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>-a</td>
    <td>ah</td>
    <td>We</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>-a</td>
    <td>ah</td>
    <td>You (plural)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>-a</td>
    <td>ah</td>
    <td>They</td>
  </tr>
</table>


Let's see some examples:
1. Eg ___ (at lesa) bókina.


<h4>Examples</h4>
2. Tú ___ (at skriva) ein teldupost.
<table class="wikitable">
  <tr>
    <th>Faroese</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tala</td>
    <td>tah-lah</td>
    <td>to speak</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ég tala</td>
    <td>yeh tah-lah</td>
    <td>I speak</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tey tala</td>
    <td>tay tah-lah</td>
    <td>They speak</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>koma</td>
    <td>koh-mah</td>
    <td>to come</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>hann kemur</td>
    <td>hahn keh-moor</td>
    <td>He comes</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>vit koma</td>
    <td>veet koh-mah</td>
    <td>We come</td>
  </tr>
</table>


<h4>Conjugation of Regular Verbs</h4>
3. Hann ___ (at vera) í skúla.


Let's see some regular verbs conjugated in the present tense:
4. Vit ___ (at hava) ein hund.


<table class="wikitable">
''Solutions:''
  <tr>
    <th>Faroese</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tala</td>
    <td>tah-lah</td>
    <td>to speak</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ég tala</td>
    <td>yeh tah-lah</td>
    <td>I speak</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tú talar</td>
    <td>too tah-lahr</td>
    <td>You (singular) speak</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>hann/hon/tað talar</td>
    <td>hahn/hohn/tah-th tah-lahr</td>
    <td>He/ She/ It speaks</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>vit tala</td>
    <td>veet tah-lah</td>
    <td>We speak</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tit tala</td>
    <td>teet tah-lah</td>
    <td>You (plural) speak</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tær tala</td>
    <td>tayr tah-lah</td>
    <td>They (feminine) speak</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>teir tala</td>
    <td>tayr tah-lah</td>
    <td>They (masculine) speak</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tær/teir tala</td>
    <td>tayr/teyr tah-lah</td>
    <td>They (mixed) speak</td>
  </tr>
</table>


<h4>Practice Exercises</h4>
1. lesi


Now that you've learned how to form the present tense of regular verbs in Faroese, let's try some exercises to practice your skills.
2. skrivar


* <b>Exercise 1:</b> Conjugate the verb "hava" (to have) in the present tense.
3. er
Solution:
<table class="wikitable">
  <tr>
    <th>Faroese</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>hava</td>
    <td>hah-vah</td>
    <td>to have</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ég havi</td>
    <td>yeh hah-vee</td>
    <td>I have</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tú hevur</td>
    <td>too heh-vur</td>
    <td>You (singular) have</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>hann/hon/tað hevur</td>
    <td>hahn/hohn/tah-th heh-vur</td>
    <td>He/ She/ It has</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>vit hava</td>
    <td>veet hah-vah</td>
    <td>We have</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tit hava</td>
    <td>teet hah-vah</td>
    <td>You (plural) have</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tær hava</td>
    <td>tayr hah-vah</td>
    <td>They (feminine) have</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>teir hava</td>
    <td>tayr hah-vah</td>
    <td>They (masculine) have</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tær/teir hava</td>
    <td>tayr/teyr hah-vah</td>
    <td>They (mixed) have</td>
  </tr>
</table>


* <b>Exercise 2:</b> Conjugate the verb "ganga" (to walk) in the present tense.
4. hava
Solution:
<table class="wikitable">
  <tr>
    <th>Faroese</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ganga</td>
    <td>gahn-gah</td>
    <td>to walk</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ég gangi</td>
    <td>yeh gahn-gee</td>
    <td>I walk</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tú gangar</td>
    <td>too gahn-gahr</td>
    <td>You (singular) walk</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>hann/hon/tað gangar</td>
    <td>hahn/hohn/tah-th gahn-gahr</td>
    <td>He/ She/ It walks</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>vit ganga</td>
    <td>veet gahn-gah</td>
    <td>We walk</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tit ganga</td>
    <td>teet gahn-gah</td>
    <td>You (plural) walk</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>tær ganga</td>
    <td>tayr gahn-g


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==== Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Faroese ====
 
1. We write a letter.
 
2. They are happy.
 
3. You (plural) have a car.
 
4. She reads a magazine.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Vit skriva eina bræv.
 
2. Teir eru fegnir.
 
3. Tit hava ein bil.
 
4. Hon lesir eina tíðindabók.
 
==== Exercise 3: Identify the irregular verbs in the following sentences ====
 
1. Eg havi ein hund.
 
2. Tú ert í skúla.
 
3. Vit lesa nógv bøkur.
 
4. Teir hava nógv arbeiði.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. havi (at hava)
 
2. ert (at vera)
 
3. None (all regular)
 
4. hava (at hava)
 
==== Exercise 4: Conjugate the following regular verbs in the present tense ====
 
1. at dansa (to dance)
 
2. at spjaðra (to share)
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. eg dugi, tú dansar, hann dansar, vit dansa, tit dansi, teir dansa
 
2. eg spjaði, tú spjaðar, hann spjaðar, vit spjaða, tit spjaði, teir spjaða
 
==== Exercise 5: Create sentences using the following verbs in the present tense ====
 
1. at gera (to do)
 
2. at syngja (to sing)
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Eg geri arbeiði. (I do work.)
 
2. Hon syngur ein sang. (She sings a song.)
 
==== Exercise 6: Match the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings ====
 
1. Eg
 
2. Tú
 
3. Hann
 
4. Vit
 
5. Tit
 
6. Teir
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. -i
 
2. -ir
 
3. -ir
 
4. -a
 
5. -i
 
6. -a
 
==== Exercise 7: Rewrite the following sentences in the present tense ====
 
1. (I read yesterday) Eg las í gjár.
 
2. (They sang beautifully) Teir sungu vakurt.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Eg lesi nú. (I read now.)
 
2. Teir syngja vakurt. (They sing beautifully.)
 
==== Exercise 8: Describe your daily routine using at least five present tense verbs ====
 
''Solution Example:''
 
Eg vakni kl. 7, eg lesi bókina, eg etti morgunmat, eg fari til arbeiði, eg koma heim.
 
==== Exercise 9: Create five sentences using irregular verbs in present tense ====
 
''Solution Example:''
 
1. Eg eri fegin.
 
2. Tú hevur ein góðan hugskot.
 
3. Hann er í góðum humøri.
 
4. Vit hava nógv at gera.
 
5. Teir eru góðir vinir.
 
==== Exercise 10: Translate the following sentences into English ====
 
1. Eg eri í góðum humøri.
 
2. Hon lesir ein skaldsøg.
 
3. Vit hava ein bil.
 
4. Teir lesa tíðindini.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. I am in a good mood.
 
2. She reads a poem.
 
3. We have a car.
 
4. They read the news.
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on the present tense in Faroese! You now have a solid foundation for using both regular and irregular verbs in your conversations. Remember that practice makes perfect, so continue to use these verbs in your daily life, whether you are writing, speaking, or simply thinking in Faroese. Keep your curiosity alive, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson as you progress further in your studies. Takk fyri, og vit síggjast aftur! (Thank you, and see you again!)
 
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Faroese → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Present Tense

Welcome to our lesson on the Present Tense in Faroese! This lesson is an essential stepping stone in your journey to mastering the Faroese language. Understanding how to use the present tense allows you to express actions that are currently happening or habitual actions, making your communication much more dynamic and relatable. In Faroese, as in many languages, mastering the present tense opens the door to everyday conversations, allowing you to connect with native speakers and express yourself more naturally.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The structure of the present tense in Faroese
  • Regular verb conjugation
  • Irregular verbs and their peculiarities
  • Practical examples to illustrate usage
  • Exercises to practice what you’ve learned

After this lesson, you’ll feel more confident using the present tense in Faroese, whether you’re talking about your daily routine, your hobbies, or your feelings.

Understanding Present Tense in Faroese[edit | edit source]

The present tense in Faroese is used to describe actions that happen regularly or are happening now. For instance, when you say "I eat," "she sings," or "we are learning," you are using the present tense. The structure of the present tense can vary depending on whether the verb is regular or irregular, which we will discuss in detail.

Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Faroese follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in the present tense. The general rule is to take the verb stem and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronoun.

Here’s how it works for regular verbs:

  • Verb endings:

I (eg) - -i*

You (thou) (tú) - -ir*

He/She/It (hann/hon/ tað) - -ir*

We (vit) - -a*

You (plural) (tit) - -i*

They (teir) - -a*

Let’s look at some examples of regular verbs in the present tense:

Faroese Pronunciation English
at lesa [æt 'leːsa] to read
eg lesi [æj 'leːsi] I read
tú lesir [tu 'leːsir] you read
hann lesir [han 'leːsir] he reads
hon lesir [hon 'leːsir] she reads
vit lesa [vit 'leːsa] we read
tit lesi [tit 'leːsi] you (plural) read
teir lesa [tɛiʁ 'leːsa] they read

Here’s another regular verb to illustrate the pattern:

Faroese Pronunciation English
at skriva [æt 'skriːva] to write
eg skrivi [æj 'skriːvi] I write
tú skrivar [tu 'skriːvar] you write
hann skrivar [han 'skriːvar] he writes
hon skrivar [hon 'skriːvar] she writes
vit skriva [vit 'skriːva] we write
tit skrivi [tit 'skriːvi] you (plural) write
teir skriva [tɛiʁ 'skriːva] they write

Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs do not follow the same predictable patterns as regular verbs. They require some memorization. Here are a few commonly used irregular verbs in Faroese present tense:

Faroese Pronunciation English
at vera [æt 'veːra] to be
eg eri [æj 'ɛri] I am
tú ert [tu 'ɛrt] you are
hann/hon/ tað er [han 'ɛr] / [hon 'ɛr] / [θat 'ɛr] he/she/it is
vit eru [vit 'ɛru] we are
tit eru [tit 'ɛru] you (plural) are
teir eru [tɛiʁ 'ɛru] they are

Another important irregular verb is “at hava” (to have):

Faroese Pronunciation English
at hava [æt 'hɑːva] to have
eg havi [æj 'hɑːvi] I have
tú hevur [tu 'hɛvur] you have
hann/hon/ tað hevur [han 'hɛvur] / [hon 'hɛvur] / [θat 'hɛvur] he/she/it has
vit hava [vit 'hɑːva] we have
tit hava [tit 'hɑːva] you (plural) have
teir hava [tɛiʁ 'hɑːva] they have

Practical Examples[edit | edit source]

Now that you are familiar with both regular and irregular verbs, let’s look at some sentences that put these verbs into context. This will help you see how they are used in everyday conversation.

1. Eg lesi bókina. (I read the book.)

2. Tú skrivar ein teldupost. (You write an email.)

3. Hann er í skúla. (He is in school.)

4. Vit skriva ein skaldsøg. (We write a poem.)

5. Tit hava hund. (You (plural) have a dog.)

6. Teir lesa tíðindini. (They read the news.)

7. Eg havi eitt gott hugskot. (I have a good idea.)

8. Hon lesir blaðið. (She reads the newspaper.)

9. Tú ert ein góður vinur. (You are a good friend.)

10. Vit eru á ferð. (We are on a trip.)

11. Eg skrivi dagbók. (I write a diary.)

12. Hann hevur nógv arbeiði. (He has a lot of work.)

13. Tú lesir nógv bøkur. (You read a lot of books.)

14. Vit hava ein góðan middag. (We have a nice dinner.)

15. Teir eru í parkinum. (They are in the park.)

16. Hon skrivar ein skaldsøg. (She writes a story.)

17. Eg eri fegin. (I am happy.)

18. Tú ert í góðum humøri. (You are in a good mood.)

19. Vit lesa saman. (We read together.)

20. Teir lesa fyri børnini. (They read to the children.)

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises that will help reinforce what you have learned about the present tense in Faroese.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in present tense[edit | edit source]

1. Eg ___ (at lesa) bókina.

2. Tú ___ (at skriva) ein teldupost.

3. Hann ___ (at vera) í skúla.

4. Vit ___ (at hava) ein hund.

Solutions:

1. lesi

2. skrivar

3. er

4. hava

Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Faroese[edit | edit source]

1. We write a letter.

2. They are happy.

3. You (plural) have a car.

4. She reads a magazine.

Solutions:

1. Vit skriva eina bræv.

2. Teir eru fegnir.

3. Tit hava ein bil.

4. Hon lesir eina tíðindabók.

Exercise 3: Identify the irregular verbs in the following sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Eg havi ein hund.

2. Tú ert í skúla.

3. Vit lesa nógv bøkur.

4. Teir hava nógv arbeiði.

Solutions:

1. havi (at hava)

2. ert (at vera)

3. None (all regular)

4. hava (at hava)

Exercise 4: Conjugate the following regular verbs in the present tense[edit | edit source]

1. at dansa (to dance)

2. at spjaðra (to share)

Solutions:

1. eg dugi, tú dansar, hann dansar, vit dansa, tit dansi, teir dansa

2. eg spjaði, tú spjaðar, hann spjaðar, vit spjaða, tit spjaði, teir spjaða

Exercise 5: Create sentences using the following verbs in the present tense[edit | edit source]

1. at gera (to do)

2. at syngja (to sing)

Solutions:

1. Eg geri arbeiði. (I do work.)

2. Hon syngur ein sang. (She sings a song.)

Exercise 6: Match the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings[edit | edit source]

1. Eg

2. Tú

3. Hann

4. Vit

5. Tit

6. Teir

Solutions:

1. -i

2. -ir

3. -ir

4. -a

5. -i

6. -a

Exercise 7: Rewrite the following sentences in the present tense[edit | edit source]

1. (I read yesterday) Eg las í gjár.

2. (They sang beautifully) Teir sungu vakurt.

Solutions:

1. Eg lesi nú. (I read now.)

2. Teir syngja vakurt. (They sing beautifully.)

Exercise 8: Describe your daily routine using at least five present tense verbs[edit | edit source]

Solution Example:

Eg vakni kl. 7, eg lesi bókina, eg etti morgunmat, eg fari til arbeiði, eg koma heim.

Exercise 9: Create five sentences using irregular verbs in present tense[edit | edit source]

Solution Example:

1. Eg eri fegin.

2. Tú hevur ein góðan hugskot.

3. Hann er í góðum humøri.

4. Vit hava nógv at gera.

5. Teir eru góðir vinir.

Exercise 10: Translate the following sentences into English[edit | edit source]

1. Eg eri í góðum humøri.

2. Hon lesir ein skaldsøg.

3. Vit hava ein bil.

4. Teir lesa tíðindini.

Solutions:

1. I am in a good mood.

2. She reads a poem.

3. We have a car.

4. They read the news.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on the present tense in Faroese! You now have a solid foundation for using both regular and irregular verbs in your conversations. Remember that practice makes perfect, so continue to use these verbs in your daily life, whether you are writing, speaking, or simply thinking in Faroese. Keep your curiosity alive, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson as you progress further in your studies. Takk fyri, og vit síggjast aftur! (Thank you, and see you again!)

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

Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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