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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Faroese Course"! Today, we will explore the fascinating world of telling time in Faroese. Understanding how to tell time is not just about knowing the numbers; it’s about connecting with Faroese culture, daily life, and conversation. Whether you're planning a meeting, scheduling an outing, or simply asking a friend about the time, this skill is essential.
 
In this lesson, we will cover:
 
* The basic vocabulary related to time


== Introduction ==
* How to express hours and minutes


Welcome to the lesson on telling time in Faroese! In this lesson, we will explore how to express different times of the day, including hours and minutes. Telling time is an essential skill that allows you to communicate effectively and navigate daily activities. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently ask and answer questions about time in Faroese. So let's get started!
* Different parts of the day


== Part 1: Hours and Minutes ==
* Practical examples that will help solidify your understanding


=== Hours ===
* Fun exercises to practice what you've learned


In Faroese, the word for "hour" is "klukka." To express the current hour, we use the following pattern:
Let's dive right in!


Klokkan + the number of the hour
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Let's look at some examples:
=== Basic Vocabulary for Time ===
 
To start our journey, let’s familiarize ourselves with some essential vocabulary related to time. Knowing these words will give you a solid foundation for telling time in Faroese.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| klokkan || ˈklɔkkan || the clock / the time
|-
| tími || ˈtiːmi || hour / time
|-
| mínutt || ˈmiːnʊt || minute
|-
| dagur || ˈdaːɡʊr || day
|-
| morgun || ˈmɔrɡʊn || morning
|-
| middag || ˈmɪtːaɡ || noon / midday
|-
|-
| Klokkan eitt || kloh-kan aytt || One o'clock
 
| kvøttur || ˈkvøttʊr || evening
 
|-
|-
| Klokkan tvey || kloh-kan tvey || Two o'clock
 
| nátt || nɔht || night
 
|-
|-
| Klokkan trý || kloh-kan tree || Three o'clock
 
| í morgin || iː ˈmɔrɡin || tomorrow
 
|-
|-
| Klokkan fjóra || kloh-kan fyoh-ra || Four o'clock
 
| í gjár || iː ˈjɑːr || yesterday
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the word "klokkan" remains the same, and we simply add the number of the hour after it. It's important to note that Faroese uses a 24-hour clock, so there is no need to differentiate between AM and PM.
=== Telling Hours ===
 
In Faroese, telling the hour is quite straightforward. You simply state the hour using the word "klokkan" (the clock) followed by the hour.  
 
For example:
 
* Klokkan er eitt. (The clock is one.)


=== Minutes ===
* Klokkan er tvey. (The clock is two.)


To express minutes in Faroese, we use the word "minutt." Here are a few examples:
Here’s a table of how to express the hours:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| klokkan er eitt || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈɛit || The clock is one.
|-
| klokkan er tvey || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtveɪ || The clock is two.
|-
| klokkan er tríggjar || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtriɡɪr || The clock is three.
|-
| klokkan er fjórð || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfjɔːrð || The clock is four.
|-
|-
| Klokkan tvey og tólvt minuttir || kloh-kan tvey oh tohl-vt min-oot-ir || Two twelve (12:12)
 
| klokkan er fimm || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfɪm || The clock is five.
 
|-
|-
| Klokkan trý og fimmtan minuttir || kloh-kan tree oh fim-tan min-oot-ir || Three fifteen (3:15)
 
| klokkan er seks || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈsɛks || The clock is six.
 
|-
|-
| Klokkan fjóra og tuttan minuttir || kloh-kan fyoh-ra oh tut-tan min-oot-ir || Four thirty (4:30)
 
| klokkan er sjey || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈʃei || The clock is seven.
 
|-
|-
| Klokkan eitt og hálvan minutt || kloh-kan aytt oh hawl-van min-oot || One thirty (1:30)
 
| klokkan er átta || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈɔtːa || The clock is eight.
 
|-
 
| klokkan er níggju || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈniːɡʊ || The clock is nine.
 
|-
 
| klokkan er tveyti || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtʊɛɪti || The clock is ten.
 
|}
|}


In Faroese, we typically use the word "og" (and) to separate the hours and minutes. The word "minuttir" (minutes) is always plural, regardless of the number of minutes being expressed.
=== Telling Minutes ===


== Part 2: Parts of the Day ==
Once you’re comfortable with the hours, it’s time to add minutes. In Faroese, you can express minutes by stating the hour followed by the minutes.


In Faroese, we have specific words to describe different parts of the day. Let's explore them:
For example:


=== Morning ===
* Klokkan er eitt og fimm. (The clock is one and five.)


In Faroese, the word for "morning" is "morgun." Here are some examples:
* Klokkan er tvey og tíggju. (The clock is two and ten.)
 
Here’s a table to demonstrate how to tell minutes:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| klokkan er eitt og fimm || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈɛit ɔɡ ˈfɪm || The clock is one and five.
|-
| klokkan er tvey og tíggju || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtveɪ ɔɡ ˈtiɡːju || The clock is two and ten.
|-
| klokkan er tríggjar og tveir || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtriɡɪr ɔɡ ˈtʊɛɪr || The clock is three and two.
|-
|-
| Klukkan er sjey í morgun || kloh-kan er shay ee mor-gun || It's seven in the morning
 
| klokkan er fjórð og fýra || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfjɔːrð ɔɡ ˈfyːra || The clock is four and four.
 
|-
|-
| Við morgunmaturin || veeth mor-gun-ma-tour-in || At breakfast
 
| klokkan er fimm og seks || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfɪm ɔɡ ˈsɛks || The clock is five and six.
 
|-
|-
| Morgunstundin er frí || mor-gun-stun-din er free || The morning is free
|}


=== Afternoon ===
| klokkan er seks og sjey || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈsɛks ɔɡ ˈʃei || The clock is six and seven.


The word for "afternoon" in Faroese is "eftirmiðdagur." Let's look at some examples:
|-
 
| klokkan er sjey og átta || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈʃei ɔɡ ˈɔtːa || The clock is seven and eight.


{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Klukkan er hálf-fimm í eftirmiðdag || kloh-kan er hawlf-fim ee ef-tir-mid-dag || It's half past four in the afternoon
 
| klokkan er átta og níggju || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈɔtːa ɔɡ ˈniːɡʊ || The clock is eight and nine.
 
|-
|-
| Eftirmiðdagstíðin er yndisleg || ef-tir-mid-dag-stee-din er in-dis-leg || The afternoon is lovely
 
| klokkan er níggju og tveyti || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈniːɡʊ ɔɡ ˈtʊɛɪti || The clock is nine and ten.
 
|-
|-
| Fyri hendi er eftirmiðdagurin rættiliga góður || fy-ree hen-de er ef-tir-mid-dag-ur-in rye-ti-li-ga goh-dur || For once, the afternoon is quite good
 
| klokkan er tveyti og eitt || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtʊɛɪti ɔɡ ˈɛit || The clock is ten and one.
 
|}
|}


=== Evening ===
=== Telling Time with "To" and "Past" ===
 
In some cases, you may want to express the minutes in relation to the next hour. In Faroese, this is done by using "færri" (to) for minutes before the hour and "yvir" (past) for minutes after the hour.
 
For example:
 
* Klokkan er fimm minuttir yvir eitt. (The clock is five minutes past one.)
 
* Klokkan er tíggju minuttir til tvey. (The clock is ten minutes to two.)


In Faroese, the word for "evening" is "kvøld." Let's see some examples:
Here’s how to express this:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Klukkan er átta um kvøldið || kloh-kan er ow-ta um kvurl-dee || It's eight in the evening
 
| klokkan er fimm minuttir yvir eitt || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfɪm ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈiːʋɛr ˈɛit || The clock is five minutes past one.
 
|-
|-
| Kvøldmaturin er klárur || kvurl-ma-tour-in er clow-roor || The evening meal is ready
 
| klokkan er tíggju minuttir til tvey || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtiɡːju ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈtiːl ˈtveɪ || The clock is ten minutes to two.
 
|-
 
| klokkan er trý minuttir yvir tríggjar || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtrʏː ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈiːʋɛr ˈtriɡɪr || The clock is three minutes past three.
 
|-
|-
| Hvussu hava tit havt kvøldin? || kvo-soo ha-va tit havt kvurl-din || How has your evening been?
 
| klokkan er fýra minuttir til fjórð || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfyːra ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈtiːl ˈfjɔːrð || The clock is four minutes to four.
 
|-
 
| klokkan er tvey minuttir yvir fimm || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtʊɛɪ ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈiːʋɛr ˈfɪm || The clock is two minutes past five.
 
|-
 
| klokkan er sjey minuttir til seks || ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈʃei ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈtiːl ˈsɛks || The clock is seven minutes to six.
 
|}
|}


=== Night ===
=== Parts of the Day ===


Finally, we have the word "nátt" for "night" in Faroese. Let's explore some examples:
Now that we have a good grasp of telling time, let’s discuss the different parts of the day. In Faroese, you might refer to these parts in your conversations.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| morgun || ˈmɔrɡʊn || morning
|-
|-
| Klukkan er tíggju um náttina || kloh-kan er tee-ju um naht-ina || It's ten at night
 
| middag || ˈmɪtːaɡ || noon
 
|-
|-
| Náttúruligt ljós í náttina || naht-oo-roo-ligt lyos ee naht-ina || Natural light at night
 
| kvøttur || ˈkvøttʊr || evening
 
|-
|-
| Náttin var lang || naht-in var lang || The night was long
 
| nátt || nɔht || night
 
|}
|}


== Cultural Insights ==
You can use these terms to specify when events occur. For example:
 
* Vit møtast í morgun. (We meet in the morning.)
 
* Eg fari til nátt. (I go to bed at night.)
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
To reinforce what we've learned, let’s engage in some fun exercises. Each exercise will challenge you to apply your knowledge of telling time in Faroese.
 
==== Exercise 1: Clock Reading ====


In Faroese culture, time is often seen as a flexible concept. Faroese people are known for their laid-back and relaxed approach to timekeeping. It is not uncommon for social gatherings or meetings to start later than the scheduled time. This cultural norm reflects the Faroese emphasis on personal relationships and the importance of being present in the moment.
Read the following clock times and translate them into Faroese.


Historically, the Faroe Islands relied heavily on fishing and farming, where the concept of time was more closely tied to the natural rhythms of the sea and the land. This connection to nature has influenced the Faroese perception of time, making it more fluid and adaptable.
1. 1:05


== Exercises ==
2. 2:10


Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of telling time in Faroese.
3. 3:15


=== Exercise 1 ===
4. 4:20


Translate the following times into Faroese:
5. 5:25


1. 9:45 PM
'''Answers:'''
2. 6:30 AM
3. 3:20 PM
4. 12:15 PM


Solution:
1. Klokkan er eitt og fimm.
1. Klukkan er níggju og fjórtan minuttir um náttina.
2. Klukkan er seks og hálvan minutt um morgunin.
3. Klukkan er trý og tjúgu minuttir um eftirmiðdagin.
4. Klukkan er hálv eitt og fimmtan minuttir um eftirmiðdagin.


=== Exercise 2 ===
2. Klokkan er tvey og tíggju.


Answer the following questions in Faroese:
3. Klokkan er tríggjar og fimtan.


1. Hvussu mikið er klukkan?
4. Klokkan er fjórð og tjúgu.
2. Hvussu mikið er klukkan nú?
3. Hvussu mikið er klukkan tíggju minuttir aftur í framtíðini?
4. Hvussu mikið er klukkan, tá ið tann stóri visarin er á fjórum og tann lítli visarin er á tveimum?


Solution:
5. Klokkan er fimm og fimmogtwenti.
1. Klukkan er tvey.
2. Klukkan er átta.
3. Klukkan er tíggju minuttir aftur í framtíðini.
4. Klukkan er tíggju.


== Conclusion ==
==== Exercise 2: Complete the Sentence ====


Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to tell time in Faroese. You can now confidently express different hours and minutes, as well as the various parts of the day. Remember to practice regularly to reinforce your skills. Keep up the great work, and enjoy your journey in learning the Faroese language!
Fill in the blanks with the correct Faroese phrases.
 
1. Klokkan er ___ (seven) minuttir yvir ___ (one).
 
2. Klokkan er ___ (nine) minuttir til ___ (three).
 
3. Klokkan er ___ (four) og ___ (six).
 
4. Klokkan er ___ (two) minuttir yvir ___ (five).
 
5. Klokkan er ___ (ten) minuttir til ___ (seven).
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. Klokkan er sjey minuttir yvir eitt.
 
2. Klokkan er níggju minuttir til tríggjar.
 
3. Klokkan er tvey og seks.
 
4. Klokkan er tvey minuttir yvir fimm.
 
5. Klokkan er tíggju minuttir til sjey.
 
==== Exercise 3: Describe Your Day ====
 
Using the vocabulary from this lesson, describe your daily schedule in Faroese. For example:
 
"I wake up at 7:00, have breakfast at 8:00, and go to bed at 11:00."
 
'''Example Answer:'''
 
Eg vakni kl. 7:00, havi morgunmat kl. 8:00, og fari í nátt kl. 11:00.
 
==== Exercise 4: Listening Exercise ====
 
Ask a friend to say different times in Faroese. Write down how they express the time and then translate it into English.
 
'''Example:'''
 
Friend: Klokkan er fimm minuttir yvir tvey.
 
Your translation: The clock is five minutes past two.
 
==== Exercise 5: Dialogue Practice ====
 
Write a short dialogue between two friends discussing what time they will meet. Use at least five expressions from this lesson.
 
'''Example:'''
 
Friend 1: Klokkan er tvey. Hvat tíma møtast vit? 
 
Friend 2: Vit møtast klokkan fimm. 
 
Friend 1: Tað er fimm minuttir til fimm. 
 
Friend 2: Ja, vit møtast í kvøttur. 
 
Friend 1: Perfekt! 
 
==== Exercise 6: Translation Exercise ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Faroese.
 
1. The clock is three.
 
2. It is ten minutes to four.
 
3. We meet in the morning.
 
4. I will go to bed at night.
 
5. The clock is eight and five.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. Klokkan er tríggjar.
 
2. Klokkan er tíggju minuttir til fjórð.
 
3. Vit møtast í morgun.
 
4. Eg fari í nátt.
 
5. Klokkan er átta og fimm.
 
==== Exercise 7: Time Quiz ====
 
Create a short quiz with true or false statements about telling time in Faroese.
 
1. Klokkan er eitt yvir tvey means the clock is one minute past two. (True)
 
2. Klokkan er níggju minuttir til sjey means the clock is nine minutes past seven. (False)
 
3. Morgun means evening in Faroese. (False)
 
4. Klokkan er fjórð means the clock is four. (True)
 
5. Kvøttur means night in Faroese. (False)
 
==== Exercise 8: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the following sentences with the correct time.
 
1. Klokkan er ___ (nine) minuttir yvir ___ (one).
 
2. Klokkan er ___ (six) minuttir til ___ (ten).
 
3. Klokkan er ___ (three) og ___ (five).
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. Klokkan er níggju minuttir yvir eitt.
 
2. Klokkan er seks minuttir til tíggju.
 
3. Klokkan er tríggjar og fimm.
 
==== Exercise 9: Role-Play ====
 
In pairs, role-play a scenario where one person asks the other for the time and the other responds. Use at least three different phrases about time.
 
==== Exercise 10: Personal Reflection ====
 
Write a short paragraph about how you feel about learning to tell time in Faroese. What do you find easy or challenging?
 
'''Example Answer:'''
 
Eg finn tað lætt at siga klokkan, men eg havi ofta trupulleikar við at minnast mínuttir.
 
As we wrap up this lesson on telling time in Faroese, I hope you feel more confident about using this essential vocabulary in your conversations. Practice makes perfect, so don't hesitate to revisit these exercises and challenge yourself!


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Faroese → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Telling Time

Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Faroese Course"! Today, we will explore the fascinating world of telling time in Faroese. Understanding how to tell time is not just about knowing the numbers; it’s about connecting with Faroese culture, daily life, and conversation. Whether you're planning a meeting, scheduling an outing, or simply asking a friend about the time, this skill is essential.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The basic vocabulary related to time
  • How to express hours and minutes
  • Different parts of the day
  • Practical examples that will help solidify your understanding
  • Fun exercises to practice what you've learned

Let's dive right in!

Basic Vocabulary for Time[edit | edit source]

To start our journey, let’s familiarize ourselves with some essential vocabulary related to time. Knowing these words will give you a solid foundation for telling time in Faroese.

Faroese Pronunciation English
klokkan ˈklɔkkan the clock / the time
tími ˈtiːmi hour / time
mínutt ˈmiːnʊt minute
dagur ˈdaːɡʊr day
morgun ˈmɔrɡʊn morning
middag ˈmɪtːaɡ noon / midday
kvøttur ˈkvøttʊr evening
nátt nɔht night
í morgin iː ˈmɔrɡin tomorrow
í gjár iː ˈjɑːr yesterday

Telling Hours[edit | edit source]

In Faroese, telling the hour is quite straightforward. You simply state the hour using the word "klokkan" (the clock) followed by the hour.

For example:

  • Klokkan er eitt. (The clock is one.)
  • Klokkan er tvey. (The clock is two.)

Here’s a table of how to express the hours:

Faroese Pronunciation English
klokkan er eitt ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈɛit The clock is one.
klokkan er tvey ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtveɪ The clock is two.
klokkan er tríggjar ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtriɡɪr The clock is three.
klokkan er fjórð ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfjɔːrð The clock is four.
klokkan er fimm ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfɪm The clock is five.
klokkan er seks ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈsɛks The clock is six.
klokkan er sjey ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈʃei The clock is seven.
klokkan er átta ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈɔtːa The clock is eight.
klokkan er níggju ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈniːɡʊ The clock is nine.
klokkan er tveyti ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtʊɛɪti The clock is ten.

Telling Minutes[edit | edit source]

Once you’re comfortable with the hours, it’s time to add minutes. In Faroese, you can express minutes by stating the hour followed by the minutes.

For example:

  • Klokkan er eitt og fimm. (The clock is one and five.)
  • Klokkan er tvey og tíggju. (The clock is two and ten.)

Here’s a table to demonstrate how to tell minutes:

Faroese Pronunciation English
klokkan er eitt og fimm ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈɛit ɔɡ ˈfɪm The clock is one and five.
klokkan er tvey og tíggju ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtveɪ ɔɡ ˈtiɡːju The clock is two and ten.
klokkan er tríggjar og tveir ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtriɡɪr ɔɡ ˈtʊɛɪr The clock is three and two.
klokkan er fjórð og fýra ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfjɔːrð ɔɡ ˈfyːra The clock is four and four.
klokkan er fimm og seks ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfɪm ɔɡ ˈsɛks The clock is five and six.
klokkan er seks og sjey ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈsɛks ɔɡ ˈʃei The clock is six and seven.
klokkan er sjey og átta ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈʃei ɔɡ ˈɔtːa The clock is seven and eight.
klokkan er átta og níggju ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈɔtːa ɔɡ ˈniːɡʊ The clock is eight and nine.
klokkan er níggju og tveyti ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈniːɡʊ ɔɡ ˈtʊɛɪti The clock is nine and ten.
klokkan er tveyti og eitt ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtʊɛɪti ɔɡ ˈɛit The clock is ten and one.

Telling Time with "To" and "Past"[edit | edit source]

In some cases, you may want to express the minutes in relation to the next hour. In Faroese, this is done by using "færri" (to) for minutes before the hour and "yvir" (past) for minutes after the hour.

For example:

  • Klokkan er fimm minuttir yvir eitt. (The clock is five minutes past one.)
  • Klokkan er tíggju minuttir til tvey. (The clock is ten minutes to two.)

Here’s how to express this:

Faroese Pronunciation English
klokkan er fimm minuttir yvir eitt ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfɪm ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈiːʋɛr ˈɛit The clock is five minutes past one.
klokkan er tíggju minuttir til tvey ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtiɡːju ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈtiːl ˈtveɪ The clock is ten minutes to two.
klokkan er trý minuttir yvir tríggjar ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtrʏː ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈiːʋɛr ˈtriɡɪr The clock is three minutes past three.
klokkan er fýra minuttir til fjórð ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈfyːra ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈtiːl ˈfjɔːrð The clock is four minutes to four.
klokkan er tvey minuttir yvir fimm ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈtʊɛɪ ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈiːʋɛr ˈfɪm The clock is two minutes past five.
klokkan er sjey minuttir til seks ˈklɔkkan ɛr ˈʃei ˈmiːnʊtːɪr ˈtiːl ˈsɛks The clock is seven minutes to six.

Parts of the Day[edit | edit source]

Now that we have a good grasp of telling time, let’s discuss the different parts of the day. In Faroese, you might refer to these parts in your conversations.

Faroese Pronunciation English
morgun ˈmɔrɡʊn morning
middag ˈmɪtːaɡ noon
kvøttur ˈkvøttʊr evening
nátt nɔht night

You can use these terms to specify when events occur. For example:

  • Vit møtast í morgun. (We meet in the morning.)
  • Eg fari til nátt. (I go to bed at night.)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To reinforce what we've learned, let’s engage in some fun exercises. Each exercise will challenge you to apply your knowledge of telling time in Faroese.

Exercise 1: Clock Reading[edit | edit source]

Read the following clock times and translate them into Faroese.

1. 1:05

2. 2:10

3. 3:15

4. 4:20

5. 5:25

Answers:

1. Klokkan er eitt og fimm.

2. Klokkan er tvey og tíggju.

3. Klokkan er tríggjar og fimtan.

4. Klokkan er fjórð og tjúgu.

5. Klokkan er fimm og fimmogtwenti.

Exercise 2: Complete the Sentence[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct Faroese phrases.

1. Klokkan er ___ (seven) minuttir yvir ___ (one).

2. Klokkan er ___ (nine) minuttir til ___ (three).

3. Klokkan er ___ (four) og ___ (six).

4. Klokkan er ___ (two) minuttir yvir ___ (five).

5. Klokkan er ___ (ten) minuttir til ___ (seven).

Answers:

1. Klokkan er sjey minuttir yvir eitt.

2. Klokkan er níggju minuttir til tríggjar.

3. Klokkan er tvey og seks.

4. Klokkan er tvey minuttir yvir fimm.

5. Klokkan er tíggju minuttir til sjey.

Exercise 3: Describe Your Day[edit | edit source]

Using the vocabulary from this lesson, describe your daily schedule in Faroese. For example:

"I wake up at 7:00, have breakfast at 8:00, and go to bed at 11:00."

Example Answer:

Eg vakni kl. 7:00, havi morgunmat kl. 8:00, og fari í nátt kl. 11:00.

Exercise 4: Listening Exercise[edit | edit source]

Ask a friend to say different times in Faroese. Write down how they express the time and then translate it into English.

Example:

Friend: Klokkan er fimm minuttir yvir tvey.

Your translation: The clock is five minutes past two.

Exercise 5: Dialogue Practice[edit | edit source]

Write a short dialogue between two friends discussing what time they will meet. Use at least five expressions from this lesson.

Example:

Friend 1: Klokkan er tvey. Hvat tíma møtast vit?

Friend 2: Vit møtast klokkan fimm.

Friend 1: Tað er fimm minuttir til fimm.

Friend 2: Ja, vit møtast í kvøttur.

Friend 1: Perfekt!

Exercise 6: Translation Exercise[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Faroese.

1. The clock is three.

2. It is ten minutes to four.

3. We meet in the morning.

4. I will go to bed at night.

5. The clock is eight and five.

Answers:

1. Klokkan er tríggjar.

2. Klokkan er tíggju minuttir til fjórð.

3. Vit møtast í morgun.

4. Eg fari í nátt.

5. Klokkan er átta og fimm.

Exercise 7: Time Quiz[edit | edit source]

Create a short quiz with true or false statements about telling time in Faroese.

1. Klokkan er eitt yvir tvey means the clock is one minute past two. (True)

2. Klokkan er níggju minuttir til sjey means the clock is nine minutes past seven. (False)

3. Morgun means evening in Faroese. (False)

4. Klokkan er fjórð means the clock is four. (True)

5. Kvøttur means night in Faroese. (False)

Exercise 8: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the following sentences with the correct time.

1. Klokkan er ___ (nine) minuttir yvir ___ (one).

2. Klokkan er ___ (six) minuttir til ___ (ten).

3. Klokkan er ___ (three) og ___ (five).

Answers:

1. Klokkan er níggju minuttir yvir eitt.

2. Klokkan er seks minuttir til tíggju.

3. Klokkan er tríggjar og fimm.

Exercise 9: Role-Play[edit | edit source]

In pairs, role-play a scenario where one person asks the other for the time and the other responds. Use at least three different phrases about time.

Exercise 10: Personal Reflection[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about how you feel about learning to tell time in Faroese. What do you find easy or challenging?

Example Answer:

Eg finn tað lætt at siga klokkan, men eg havi ofta trupulleikar við at minnast mínuttir.

As we wrap up this lesson on telling time in Faroese, I hope you feel more confident about using this essential vocabulary in your conversations. Practice makes perfect, so don't hesitate to revisit these exercises and challenge yourself!

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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