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Welcome to the lesson on '''Basic Prepositions''' in Faroese! Prepositions are essential building blocks of any language, as they help us articulate relationships between different elements in a sentence. In Faroese, just like in English, understanding prepositions will allow you to express time, place, and direction more effectively, enriching your communication skills. Today, we will explore common prepositions and their usage in everyday contexts, setting a strong foundation for your Faroese language journey.
 
In this lesson, we will cover:
 
* An overview of basic prepositions in Faroese
 
* Examples to illustrate their usage
 
* Practice exercises to solidify your understanding


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== Introduction ==
=== Overview of Basic Prepositions ===
 
Prepositions in Faroese can indicate relationships of time, place, and direction. Here are some of the most commonly used prepositions:
 
* '''í''' (in)
 
* '''á''' (on)
 
* '''við''' (with)
 
* '''uttan''' (without)
 
* '''fyrir''' (for)
 
* '''frá''' (from)
 
* '''til''' (to)
 
Let’s dive deeper into these prepositions and see how they function within sentences.
 
=== Common Prepositions and Their Usage ===
 
==== Preposition: í (in) ====
 
The preposition '''í''' is used to indicate being inside something.
 
Here are examples of its usage:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| eg eri í húsinum || eɪ ɡ ˈɛrɪ i ˈhuːsɪnʊm || I am in the house
 
|-
 
| børnini eru í skúlunum || ˈbœrnɪnɪ ˈɛrʊ i ˈskuːlʊnʊm || The children are in the schools
 
|-
 
| bókin er í taskuni || ˈboʊkɪn ɛr i ˈtɑːsʊnɪ || The book is in the bag
 
|-


In this lesson, we will delve into the world of prepositions in the Faroese language. Prepositions are essential for expressing location, time, and relationships between different elements in a sentence. By mastering the basic prepositions, you will be able to construct more complex sentences and convey your thoughts accurately. Throughout this lesson, we will explore the different ways to use prepositions in Faroese and provide you with plenty of examples to practice. So let's dive in and discover the fascinating world of Faroese prepositions!
| tey eru í bátinum || teɪ ˈɛrʊ i ˈbɔːtɪnʊm || They are in the boat


== Basic Prepositions ==
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Prepositions are words that establish a relationship between a noun or a pronoun and other words in a sentence. They often indicate location, time, manner, or purpose. In Faroese, there are several basic prepositions that you will encounter frequently. Let's take a look at each one of them in detail:
==== Preposition: á (on) ====


=== Í (In) ===
The preposition '''á''' indicates a position on a surface.


The preposition "í" is used to express being inside or within a certain place or object. It is similar to the English preposition "in." Here are a few examples:
Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| bókin liggur á borðinum || ˈboʊkɪn ˈlɪʁʊr ɔ ˈbɔːrðɪnʊm || The book is on the table
|-
| eg sitji á stólinum || eɪ ɡ ˈsɪtʲɪ ɔ ˈstoʊlɪnʊm || I am sitting on the chair
|-
| hundurin er á gøtuni || ˈhʊndʊrɪn ɛr ɔ ˈɡøːtʊnɪ || The dog is on the street
|-
|-
| Í húsinum || EE HOO-sin-um || In the house
 
| myndin er á vegginum || ˈmʏndɪn ɛr ɔ ˈvɛɡɪnʊm || The picture is on the wall
 
|}
 
==== Preposition: við (with) ====
 
The preposition '''við''' is used to express companionship or association.
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| eg eri við vinum mínum || eɪ ɡ ˈɛrɪ vɪð ˈvɪnʊm ˈmiːnʊm || I am with my friends
 
|-
 
| tey koma við foreldrum sínum || teɪ ˈkɔːmɐ vɪð ˈfɔːrɛldʊm ˈsiːnʊm || They come with their parents
 
|-
|-
| Í bókini || EE BO-kini || In the book
 
| eg arbeiði við einum stóri || eɪ ˈɑːrbɛɪ̯ vɪð ˈeɪnʊm ˈstoːrɪ || I work with a big company
 
|-
|-
| Í Føroyum || EE FUR-yoh-um || In the Faroe Islands
 
| tú kanst fara við mær || tuː ˈkɑːnst ˈfɑːrɐ vɪð ˈmɛːr || You can go with me
 
|}
|}


=== Á (On) ===
==== Preposition: uttan (without) ====
 
The preposition '''uttan''' indicates the absence of something.


The preposition "á" is used to indicate being on or physically touching a surface. It is equivalent to the English preposition "on." Let's see some examples:
Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| eg vil ikki fara uttan teg || eɪ ɡ vɪl ˈɪkɪ ˈfɑːrɐ ˈʊtˌtæn teɪ || I don’t want to go without you
|-
|-
| Á borðinum || OW BOR-din-um || On the table
 
| tey kunnu ikki vera uttan mat || teɪ ˈkʊnʊ ˈɪkɪ ˈvɛrɐ ˈʊtˌtæn mɑːt || They cannot be without food
 
|-
|-
| Á blóminum || OW BLO-min-um || On the flower
 
| tú mást arbeiða uttan hjálp || tuː mɑːst ˈɑːrbɛɪ̯vɐ ˈʊtˌtæn ˈjɑːlp || You must work without help
 
|-
|-
| Á kirkjuni || OW KEER-kyoo-nee || On the church
 
| vit kunnu ikki ferðast uttan pengar || vɪt ˈkʊnʊ ˈɪkɪ ˈfɛrðast ˈʊtˌtæn ˈpeŋɐr || We cannot travel without money
 
|}
|}


=== Við (With) ===
==== Preposition: fyri (for) ====


The preposition "við" is used to express being in the company of someone or something. It corresponds to the English preposition "with." Take a look at these examples:
The preposition '''fyrir''' is used to indicate purpose or direction.
 
Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Við vininum || VEE VIN-in-um || With the friend
 
| eg keypti blóm fyri teg || eɪ ɡ ˈkeɪptɪ ˈblom ˈfɪrɪ teɪ || I bought flowers for you
 
|-
|-
| Við klukkuna || VEE KLOO-koo-na || With the clock
 
| tey arbeiða fyri einum góðum máli || teɪ ˈɑːrbɛɪ̯vɐ ˈfɪrɪ ˈeɪnʊm ˈɡoːðʊm ˈmɑːlɪ || They work for a good cause
 
|-
|-
| Við bókini || VEE BO-kini || With the book
 
| tú mást gera hetta fyri okkum || tuː mɑːst ˈɡɛrɐ ˈhɛtːə ˈfɪrɪ ˈoʊkʊm || You must do this for us
 
|-
 
| vit skriva brøv fyri børnini || vɪt ˈskriːvɐ ˈbrøːv ˈfɪrɪ ˈbœrnɪnɪ || We write letters for the children
 
|}
|}


=== Án (Without) ===
==== Preposition: frá (from) ====


The preposition "án" is used to convey the absence or lack of something. It is similar to the English preposition "without." Let's explore some examples:
The preposition '''frá''' indicates the origin or starting point.
 
Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| eg kem frá Føroyum || eɪ ɡ ˈkɛm frɑː ˈføːrʊm || I come from the Faroe Islands
|-
|-
| Án mat || OWN mat || Without food
 
| tú fært hetta frá mær || tuː fɛrt ˈhɛtːa frɑː mɛːr || You get this from me
 
|-
|-
| Án peninga || OWN PEH-ning-a || Without money
 
| tey koma frá Danmark || teɪ ˈkɔːmɐ frɑː ˈdɑnˌmark || They come from Denmark
 
|-
|-
| Án bókar || OWN BO-kar || Without a book
 
| vit keyptu hesa frá einum handlar || vɪt ˈkeɪptʊ ˈhɛsə frɑː ˈeɪnʊm ˈhɑndlɪr || We bought this from a merchant
 
|}
|}


=== Um (About) ===
==== Preposition: til (to) ====
 
The preposition '''til''' is often used to indicate direction or destination.


The preposition "um" is used to express the topic or subject of something. It is equivalent to the English preposition "about." Here are a few examples:
Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Faroese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Um ferðina || OOM FER-din-a || About the trip
 
| eg fari til skúlans || eɪ ɡ ˈfɑːrɪ tɪl ˈskuːlans || I am going to the school
 
|-
|-
| Um bókina || OOM BO-kin-a || About the book
 
| tú skalt senda bræv til mær || tuː skalt ˈsɛndɐ ˈbrɛːv tɪl mɛːr || You should send a letter to me
 
|-
|-
| Um tíðina || OOM TEE-din-a || About the time
 
| tey flúgva til Føroya || teɪ ˈflʊɡvɐ tɪl ˈføːrʊa || They fly to the Faroe Islands
 
|-
 
| vit koyra til býin || vɪt ˈkɔʊrɐ tɪl ˈbʏːɪn || We drive to the city
 
|}
|}


== Cultural Insights ==
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you've learned about basic prepositions, it's time to practice! Below are ten exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===


Understanding the cultural nuances of prepositions in Faroese can greatly enhance your language skills. While the usage of prepositions is generally similar across Faroese-speaking regions, there are some regional variations. For example, in some dialects, the preposition "í" is pronounced as "íggj" or "íggjú." These regional variations add richness to the language and reflect the diverse cultural heritage of the Faroe Islands.
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition (í, á, við, uttan, fyri, frá, til).


Historically, the Faroese language has been influenced by Old Norse, the language of the Vikings. This influence can be observed in the use of prepositions as well. Many prepositions in Faroese have their roots in Old Norse and have been preserved over the centuries. Understanding the historical origins of these prepositions can provide insights into the cultural and linguistic history of the Faroe Islands.
1. Eg eri ___ heiminum.


Interesting Fact: The Faroese word for "preposition" is "forsetning." It is derived from the Old Norse word "forsǫgn," which means "foreword" or "prefix." This reflects the idea that prepositions are like linguistic signposts that guide us through a sentence.
2. Tú sitji ___ borðinum.


== Practice Exercises ==
3. Hon kemur ___ vinkonu sinni.


Now it's time to put your knowledge of basic prepositions into practice. Here are a few exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned:
4. Vit skulu ferðast ___ bátinum.


Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank
5. Tey keyptu blóm ___ mammuni.
Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct preposition:


1. __ borðinum er ein bók. (On, In, With, Without)
6. Eg kýri ___ arbeiðinum.
2. Eg fer __ Føroyum í summar. (On, In, With, Without)
3. Hesi blóm eru __ klukkuni. (On, In, With, Without)
4. Tú kanst ikki fara __ mati. (On, In, With, Without)
5. Í hesi bók eru nógv góð ráð __ at læra. (On, In, With, Without)


Exercise 2: Translation
7. Tú kanst koma ___ mær.
Translate the following sentences from English to Faroese:


1. I am in the house.
8. Eg havi bókina ___ taskuni.
2. She is with her friends.
3. We are without money.
4. The cat is on the table.
5. Let's talk about the book.


Exercise 1 - Solution:
9. Vit skulu vera ___ skúlunum í dag.
1. Á
2. Í
3. Á
4. Án
5. Um


Exercise 2 - Solution:
10. Tey fara ___ Danmark.
1. Eg er í húsinum.
2. Hon er við vinirnar síni.
3. Vit eru án peninga.
4. Kettin er á borðinum.
5. Lat okkum tosa um bókina.


== Conclusion ==
=== Solutions to Exercise 1 ===


Congratulations! You have mastered the basic Faroese prepositions. By understanding and practicing the usage of prepositions, you have gained a valuable tool for expressing relationships, locations, and more in Faroese. Keep practicing and incorporating prepositions into your everyday conversations to further enhance your language skills. In the next lesson, we will explore prepositional phrases and idiomatic expressions in Faroese. Vel gert! (Well done!)
1. í
 
2. á
 
3. við
 
4. í
 
5. fyri
 
6. til
 
7. við
 
8. í
 
9. í
 
10. til
 
=== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ===
 
Translate the following English sentences into Faroese using the appropriate prepositions.
 
1. I am in the school.
 
2. They are without money.
 
3. You bought flowers for me.
 
4. We are going to the city.
 
5. He is with his friends.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 2 ===
 
1. Eg eri í skúlans.
 
2. Tey eru uttan pengar.
 
3. Tú keypti blóm fyri meg.
 
4. Vit eru á veg til býin.
 
5. Hann er við vinum sínum.
 
=== Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Preposition ===
 
Choose the correct preposition from the options given in parentheses.
 
1. Eg kom ___ (frá/tal) Danmark.
 
2. Tú sitji ___ (á/í) stólinum.
 
3. Vit arbeiða ___ (við/uttan) hjálp.
 
4. Tey flúgva ___ (til/frá) Føroyar.
 
5. Eg keypti mat ___ (fyrir/til) okkum.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 3 ===
 
1. frá
 
2. á
 
3. við
 
4. til
 
5. fyri
 
=== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ===
 
Using the prepositions provided, create complete sentences in Faroese.
 
1. við - (friends)
 
2. uttan - (money)
 
3. í - (the house)
 
4. til - (the school)
 
5. frá - (the store)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 4 ===
 
1. Eg eri við vinum mínum.
 
2. Eg havi ikki pengar uttan mat.
 
3. Eg eri í húsinum.
 
4. Tú skalt fara til skúlans.
 
5. Vit keyptu hesa frá búðini.
 
=== Exercise 5: Match the Sentence ===
 
Match the Faroese sentences with their English translations.
 
1. Eg sitji á stólinum.
 
2. Tey koma frá Føroyum.
 
3. Tú keyptir blóm fyri tær.
 
4. Eg eri uttan hjálp.
 
5. Vit fara til Danmark.
 
| Faroese Sentence | English Translation |
 
|------------------|--------------------|
 
| a. I am without help. | 1. |
 
| b. They come from the Faroe Islands. | 2. |
 
| c. You bought flowers for yourself. | 3. |
 
| d. We are going to Denmark. | 4. |
 
| e. I am sitting on the chair. | 5. |
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 5 ===
 
1 - e
 
2 - b
 
3 - c
 
4 - a
 
5 - d
 
=== Exercise 6: Sentence Transformation ===
 
Transform the following sentences by changing the prepositions as indicated.
 
1. I am in the house. (change to "on")
 
2. They are with their parents. (change to "without")
 
3. We are going to the school. (change to "from")
 
4. She comes from Denmark. (change to "to")
 
5. You bought flowers for me. (change to "without")
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 6 ===
 
1. Eg eri á húsinum.
 
2. Tey eru uttan foreldrum sínum.
 
3. Vit fara frá skúlans.
 
4. Hon kemur til Danmark.
 
5. Tú keypti blóm uttan mær.
 
=== Exercise 7: True or False ===
 
Read the sentences and determine if they are true or false based on the use of prepositions.
 
1. Eg eri við stólinum. (True/False)
 
2. Tey koma til Danmark. (True/False)
 
3. Tú er í skúla. (True/False)
 
4. Eg keypti mat frá búðini. (True/False)
 
5. Vit sitja uttan húsunum. (True/False)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 7 ===
 
1. False (should be "á")
 
2. True
 
3. True
 
4. True
 
5. False (should be "í")
 
=== Exercise 8: Choose Your Own Adventure ===
 
Create a short story (3-5 sentences) using at least 5 different prepositions in Faroese.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 8 ===
 
(Students will create their own stories; no specific solutions provided.)
 
=== Exercise 9: Fill in the Prepositions ===
 
Fill in the following sentences with the correct prepositions.
 
1. Eg fari ___ arbeiðinum.
 
2. Tú sitji ___ mínum húsi.
 
3. Tey eru ___ skúlunum.
 
4. Vit keyptu mat ___ handlinum.
 
5. Hann er ___ vinum sínum.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 9 ===
 
1. til
 
2. í
 
3. í
 
4. í
 
5. við
 
=== Exercise 10: Preposition Hunt ===
 
Find and underline the prepositions in the following sentences.
 
1. Eg keypti blóm til mína mamma.
 
2. Tey sitja uttan hjálp í skúlunum.
 
3. Vit flúgva frá Føroyum til Danmark.
 
4. Tú ert við mínum vinum í býnum.
 
5. Hann kemur til okkum í dag.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 10 ===
 
1. til
 
2. uttan, í
 
3. frá, til
 
4. við, í
 
5. til, í
 
Congratulations on completing the lesson on basic prepositions in Faroese! With these foundational prepositions under your belt, you are one step closer to becoming conversational in Faroese. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to express yourself with even greater accuracy and confidence.


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Welcome to the lesson on Basic Prepositions in Faroese! Prepositions are essential building blocks of any language, as they help us articulate relationships between different elements in a sentence. In Faroese, just like in English, understanding prepositions will allow you to express time, place, and direction more effectively, enriching your communication skills. Today, we will explore common prepositions and their usage in everyday contexts, setting a strong foundation for your Faroese language journey.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • An overview of basic prepositions in Faroese
  • Examples to illustrate their usage
  • Practice exercises to solidify your understanding

Overview of Basic Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Prepositions in Faroese can indicate relationships of time, place, and direction. Here are some of the most commonly used prepositions:

  • í (in)
  • á (on)
  • við (with)
  • uttan (without)
  • fyrir (for)
  • frá (from)
  • til (to)

Let’s dive deeper into these prepositions and see how they function within sentences.

Common Prepositions and Their Usage[edit | edit source]

Preposition: í (in)[edit | edit source]

The preposition í is used to indicate being inside something.

Here are examples of its usage:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg eri í húsinum eɪ ɡ ˈɛrɪ i ˈhuːsɪnʊm I am in the house
børnini eru í skúlunum ˈbœrnɪnɪ ˈɛrʊ i ˈskuːlʊnʊm The children are in the schools
bókin er í taskuni ˈboʊkɪn ɛr i ˈtɑːsʊnɪ The book is in the bag
tey eru í bátinum teɪ ˈɛrʊ i ˈbɔːtɪnʊm They are in the boat

Preposition: á (on)[edit | edit source]

The preposition á indicates a position on a surface.

Here are some examples:

Faroese Pronunciation English
bókin liggur á borðinum ˈboʊkɪn ˈlɪʁʊr ɔ ˈbɔːrðɪnʊm The book is on the table
eg sitji á stólinum eɪ ɡ ˈsɪtʲɪ ɔ ˈstoʊlɪnʊm I am sitting on the chair
hundurin er á gøtuni ˈhʊndʊrɪn ɛr ɔ ˈɡøːtʊnɪ The dog is on the street
myndin er á vegginum ˈmʏndɪn ɛr ɔ ˈvɛɡɪnʊm The picture is on the wall

Preposition: við (with)[edit | edit source]

The preposition við is used to express companionship or association.

Here are some examples:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg eri við vinum mínum eɪ ɡ ˈɛrɪ vɪð ˈvɪnʊm ˈmiːnʊm I am with my friends
tey koma við foreldrum sínum teɪ ˈkɔːmɐ vɪð ˈfɔːrɛldʊm ˈsiːnʊm They come with their parents
eg arbeiði við einum stóri eɪ ˈɑːrbɛɪ̯ vɪð ˈeɪnʊm ˈstoːrɪ I work with a big company
tú kanst fara við mær tuː ˈkɑːnst ˈfɑːrɐ vɪð ˈmɛːr You can go with me

Preposition: uttan (without)[edit | edit source]

The preposition uttan indicates the absence of something.

Here are some examples:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg vil ikki fara uttan teg eɪ ɡ vɪl ˈɪkɪ ˈfɑːrɐ ˈʊtˌtæn teɪ I don’t want to go without you
tey kunnu ikki vera uttan mat teɪ ˈkʊnʊ ˈɪkɪ ˈvɛrɐ ˈʊtˌtæn mɑːt They cannot be without food
tú mást arbeiða uttan hjálp tuː mɑːst ˈɑːrbɛɪ̯vɐ ˈʊtˌtæn ˈjɑːlp You must work without help
vit kunnu ikki ferðast uttan pengar vɪt ˈkʊnʊ ˈɪkɪ ˈfɛrðast ˈʊtˌtæn ˈpeŋɐr We cannot travel without money

Preposition: fyri (for)[edit | edit source]

The preposition fyrir is used to indicate purpose or direction.

Here are some examples:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg keypti blóm fyri teg eɪ ɡ ˈkeɪptɪ ˈblom ˈfɪrɪ teɪ I bought flowers for you
tey arbeiða fyri einum góðum máli teɪ ˈɑːrbɛɪ̯vɐ ˈfɪrɪ ˈeɪnʊm ˈɡoːðʊm ˈmɑːlɪ They work for a good cause
tú mást gera hetta fyri okkum tuː mɑːst ˈɡɛrɐ ˈhɛtːə ˈfɪrɪ ˈoʊkʊm You must do this for us
vit skriva brøv fyri børnini vɪt ˈskriːvɐ ˈbrøːv ˈfɪrɪ ˈbœrnɪnɪ We write letters for the children

Preposition: frá (from)[edit | edit source]

The preposition frá indicates the origin or starting point.

Here are some examples:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg kem frá Føroyum eɪ ɡ ˈkɛm frɑː ˈføːrʊm I come from the Faroe Islands
tú fært hetta frá mær tuː fɛrt ˈhɛtːa frɑː mɛːr You get this from me
tey koma frá Danmark teɪ ˈkɔːmɐ frɑː ˈdɑnˌmark They come from Denmark
vit keyptu hesa frá einum handlar vɪt ˈkeɪptʊ ˈhɛsə frɑː ˈeɪnʊm ˈhɑndlɪr We bought this from a merchant

Preposition: til (to)[edit | edit source]

The preposition til is often used to indicate direction or destination.

Here are some examples:

Faroese Pronunciation English
eg fari til skúlans eɪ ɡ ˈfɑːrɪ tɪl ˈskuːlans I am going to the school
tú skalt senda bræv til mær tuː skalt ˈsɛndɐ ˈbrɛːv tɪl mɛːr You should send a letter to me
tey flúgva til Føroya teɪ ˈflʊɡvɐ tɪl ˈføːrʊa They fly to the Faroe Islands
vit koyra til býin vɪt ˈkɔʊrɐ tɪl ˈbʏːɪn We drive to the city

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you've learned about basic prepositions, it's time to practice! Below are ten exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition (í, á, við, uttan, fyri, frá, til).

1. Eg eri ___ heiminum.

2. Tú sitji ___ borðinum.

3. Hon kemur ___ vinkonu sinni.

4. Vit skulu ferðast ___ bátinum.

5. Tey keyptu blóm ___ mammuni.

6. Eg kýri ___ arbeiðinum.

7. Tú kanst koma ___ mær.

8. Eg havi bókina ___ taskuni.

9. Vit skulu vera ___ skúlunum í dag.

10. Tey fara ___ Danmark.

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. í

2. á

3. við

4. í

5. fyri

6. til

7. við

8. í

9. í

10. til

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following English sentences into Faroese using the appropriate prepositions.

1. I am in the school.

2. They are without money.

3. You bought flowers for me.

4. We are going to the city.

5. He is with his friends.

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. Eg eri í skúlans.

2. Tey eru uttan pengar.

3. Tú keypti blóm fyri meg.

4. Vit eru á veg til býin.

5. Hann er við vinum sínum.

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Preposition[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct preposition from the options given in parentheses.

1. Eg kom ___ (frá/tal) Danmark.

2. Tú sitji ___ (á/í) stólinum.

3. Vit arbeiða ___ (við/uttan) hjálp.

4. Tey flúgva ___ (til/frá) Føroyar.

5. Eg keypti mat ___ (fyrir/til) okkum.

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. frá

2. á

3. við

4. til

5. fyri

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the prepositions provided, create complete sentences in Faroese.

1. við - (friends)

2. uttan - (money)

3. í - (the house)

4. til - (the school)

5. frá - (the store)

Solutions to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. Eg eri við vinum mínum.

2. Eg havi ikki pengar uttan mat.

3. Eg eri í húsinum.

4. Tú skalt fara til skúlans.

5. Vit keyptu hesa frá búðini.

Exercise 5: Match the Sentence[edit | edit source]

Match the Faroese sentences with their English translations.

1. Eg sitji á stólinum.

2. Tey koma frá Føroyum.

3. Tú keyptir blóm fyri tær.

4. Eg eri uttan hjálp.

5. Vit fara til Danmark.

| Faroese Sentence | English Translation |

|------------------|--------------------|

| a. I am without help. | 1. |

| b. They come from the Faroe Islands. | 2. |

| c. You bought flowers for yourself. | 3. |

| d. We are going to Denmark. | 4. |

| e. I am sitting on the chair. | 5. |

Solutions to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1 - e

2 - b

3 - c

4 - a

5 - d

Exercise 6: Sentence Transformation[edit | edit source]

Transform the following sentences by changing the prepositions as indicated.

1. I am in the house. (change to "on")

2. They are with their parents. (change to "without")

3. We are going to the school. (change to "from")

4. She comes from Denmark. (change to "to")

5. You bought flowers for me. (change to "without")

Solutions to Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

1. Eg eri á húsinum.

2. Tey eru uttan foreldrum sínum.

3. Vit fara frá skúlans.

4. Hon kemur til Danmark.

5. Tú keypti blóm uttan mær.

Exercise 7: True or False[edit | edit source]

Read the sentences and determine if they are true or false based on the use of prepositions.

1. Eg eri við stólinum. (True/False)

2. Tey koma til Danmark. (True/False)

3. Tú er í skúla. (True/False)

4. Eg keypti mat frá búðini. (True/False)

5. Vit sitja uttan húsunum. (True/False)

Solutions to Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

1. False (should be "á")

2. True

3. True

4. True

5. False (should be "í")

Exercise 8: Choose Your Own Adventure[edit | edit source]

Create a short story (3-5 sentences) using at least 5 different prepositions in Faroese.

Solutions to Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

(Students will create their own stories; no specific solutions provided.)

Exercise 9: Fill in the Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Fill in the following sentences with the correct prepositions.

1. Eg fari ___ arbeiðinum.

2. Tú sitji ___ mínum húsi.

3. Tey eru ___ skúlunum.

4. Vit keyptu mat ___ handlinum.

5. Hann er ___ vinum sínum.

Solutions to Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

1. til

2. í

3. í

4. í

5. við

Exercise 10: Preposition Hunt[edit | edit source]

Find and underline the prepositions in the following sentences.

1. Eg keypti blóm til mína mamma.

2. Tey sitja uttan hjálp í skúlunum.

3. Vit flúgva frá Føroyum til Danmark.

4. Tú ert við mínum vinum í býnum.

5. Hann kemur til okkum í dag.

Solutions to Exercise 10[edit | edit source]

1. til

2. uttan, í

3. frá, til

4. við, í

5. til, í

Congratulations on completing the lesson on basic prepositions in Faroese! With these foundational prepositions under your belt, you are one step closer to becoming conversational in Faroese. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to express yourself with even greater accuracy and confidence.

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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