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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 language is one of the Nordic languages spoken in Faroe Islands, a group of islands that belong to Denmark. With its unique grammar and interesting vocabulary, it has recently gained attention from learners of foreign languages. In this lesson, we will focus on one of the most important grammar points in Faroese language, the verb "vera" (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" ===


==Verb "vera"==
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.


The verb "vera" is an irregular verb that means "to be" in English. It is used to form the present tense, past tense and future tense, in addition to other verbal forms. Its inflection is different from most other Faroese verbs, and it has its own set of endings.
=== Forms of the Verb "To Be" ===


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


In Faroese, the present tense of the verb "vera" is used to express what is happening now, habits or truths. The present tense of the verb "vera" is:
==== Present Tense ====
 
In the present tense, '''vera''' is conjugated as follows:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English  
 
! 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
 
|-
|-
| eg er || [ɛa ɛɹ] || I am
 
| tú ert || [tʉ aɹt] || You are  
| You (plural) || tit eru || [tit ˈɛru] || You are
| hann/hon/tað er || [hɔn ɦɔn tað eaɹ] || He/She/It is
 
| vit eru || [vɪt æɹʉ] || We are
|-
| tit eru || [tɪt æɹʉ] || You (plural) are
 
| tey eru || [tɛɪ æɹʉ] || They are  
| They || teir eru || [tɛiːr ˈɛru] || They are
 
|}
|}


* Examples:
==== Past Tense ====
** "Eg er studentur." (I am a student.)
 
** "Tú ert góð/ur." (You are good.)
In the past tense, the forms change slightly:
** "Hann/Hon/tað er í bókini." (He/She/It is in the book.)
 
** "Vit eru fríggjadag." (We are free on Friday.)
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** "Tit eru dansir." (You (plural) are dancing.)
 
** "Tey eru keldum." (They are cold.)
! Subject !! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| I || eg var || [ɛɡ ˈvaːr] || I was


===Past Tense===
|-


In Faroese, the past tense of the verb "vera" is used to express what happened in the past. The past tense of the verb "vera" is:
| 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 ====
 
The future tense is formed differently. You can use a construction that includes the verb "to become," which is '''becoming''':


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English  
 
! 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
 
|-
|-
| eg var || [ɛa vaɹ] || I was
 
| tú vart || [tʉ vaɹt] || You were
| They || teir fara at vera || [tɛiːr ˈfaːra at ˈvɛra] || They will be
| hann/hon/tað var || [hɔn ɦɔn tað vaɹ] || He/She/It was
 
| vit vóru || [vɪt voʊɹʉ] || We were
| tit vóru || [tɪt voʊɹʉ] || You (plural) were
| tey vóru || [tɛɪ voʊɹʉ] || They were
|}
|}


* Examples:
=== Affirmative Sentences ===
** "Eg var í Danmark." (I was in Denmark.)
 
** "Tú vart ikki har." (You were not there.)
Creating affirmative sentences in Faroese using '''vera''' is straightforward. Here are some examples:
** "Hann/Hon/tað var í skúlanum." (He/She/It was in school.)
 
** "Vit vóru á ferð." (We were on a trip.)
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** "Tit vóru vælkomnir." (You (plural) were welcome.)
 
** "Tey vóru í hesum." (They were in this.)
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English


===Future Tense===
|-


In Faroese, the future tense of the verb "vera" is used to express what will happen in the future. The future tense of the verb "vera" is:
| 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 ===
 
To make a sentence negative, you simply add '''ikkje''' (not) after the verb:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! 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 ===
 
Forming questions in Faroese with '''vera''' is also quite simple. You typically switch the subject and the verb:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English  
 
! 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?
 
|-
|-
| eg verði || [ɛa vɛaɹdɪ] || I will be
 
| tú verður || [tʉ vɛaɹdʉɹ] || You will be
| Eru tit námsfrøðingar? || [ˈɛru tit ˈnaumsfrøðiŋɡar] || Are you educators?
| hann/hon/tað verður || [hɔn ɦɔn tað vɛaɹdʉɹ] || He/She/It will be
 
| vit verða || [vɪt vɛaɹdɑ] || We will be
|-
| tit verða || [tɪt vɛaɹdɑ] || You (plural) will be
 
| tey verða || [tɛɪ vɛaɹdɑ] || They will be
| Eru teir ferðamenn? || [ˈɛru tɛiːr ˈfæðaˌmɛn] || Are they travelers?
 
|}
|}


* Examples:
=== Practice Exercises ===
** "Eg verði læknari." (I will be a doctor.)
 
** "Tú verður góð/ur." (You will be good.)
Now that we've laid the groundwork for using '''vera''', let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises.
** "Hann/Hon/tað verður stórt." (He/She/It will be big.)
 
** "Vit verða á ferð." (We will be on a trip.)
1. '''Conjugate the verb "to be" in present tense for the subject "I."'''
** "Tit verða í felagsskapinum." (You (plural) will be in the association.)
 
** "Tey verða í teimum." (They will be in them.)
* 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.


===Negative Sentences===
10. '''Create an affirmative sentence using "we."'''


In Faroese, you can make a negative sentence by adding the word "ikki" after the verb "vera". For example:
* Answer: Vit eru vinir.


* Examples:
=== Detailed Solutions and Explanations for Exercises ===
** "Eg er ikki títt." (I am not yours.)
** "Hann/Hon/tað var ikki kalt." (He/She/It was not cold.)
** "Vit verða ikki har." (We will not be there.)
** "Eg verði ikki præsti." (I will not be a priest.)


===Interrogative Sentences===
1. The present tense form of "to be" for "I" is '''eg eri'''.


In Faroese, you can make a question by adding the interrogative word at the beginning of the sentence. Pay attention to the verb form. When the question starts with a subject (eg, tú, hann/hon/tað, vit, tit, tey), put the verb before the subject. For example:
2. "You are happy" translates to '''Tú ert gladur''', where "gladur" is the masculine form of "happy."


* Examples:
3. To negate "He is a student," you say '''Hann er ikki næmingur'''.
** "Ert tú farin?" (Have you gone?)
** "Var hann/Hon/tað bókini?" (Was he/she/it in the book?)
** "Eru tey heima?" (Are they home?)
** "Verður tað væl?" (Will it be good?)


When an interrogative sentence starts with an interrogative word (hvar, hvat, hversu, hvussu, hvat fyri, etc.), the verb form in Faroese doesn't change. For example:
4. To ask if "we are teachers," we use the verb '''vera''' in the interrogative form: '''Eru vit lærarar?'''


* Examples:
5. The translation of "Hon er ikki lærari" is "She is not a teacher," showing the negation of the verb.
** "Hvar eru tit?" (Where are you (plural)?)
** "Hvat varst tú?" (What were you?)
** "Hvussu verður veðrið í dag?" (How will the weather be today?)


With these examples, you now have a good understanding of how to use the verb "vera" in affirmative, negative or interrogative sentences.
6. The past tense for "they are" is '''Teir vóru'''.


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


The verb "vera" is one of the most important grammar points in Faroese language. Understanding how to use this verb in its different forms and tenses will help you communicate more effectively and confidently. Furthermore, knowing how to make affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences will enable you to express yourself in a variety of situations.  
8. "You (plural) are not tired" becomes '''Tit eru ikki føtt''', where "føtt" means "tired."


Remember, practice is key when learning a language! The more you practice, the more natural the language will become for you. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and keep practicing until you feel comfortable. With this lesson and the various tips provided, you'll be well on your way to mastering the verb "vera" in Faroese language!
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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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

Sources[edit | edit source]


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