Language/Faroese/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Faroese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Faroese words related to geography. We will also look at some example sentences and a quiz to test your understanding.
Geography is the study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources. In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Faroese words related to geography.
Vocabulary
| Faroese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| land | /lɑnd/ | land |
| hav | /hɑv/ | sea |
| fjørður | /fjørðʊr/ | fjord |
| býur | /bʏʊr/ | towns |
| býgd | /bʏgd/ | city |
| fjall | /fjɑll/ | mountain |
| sjóur | /sjøʊr/ | lake |
| strond | /strɔnd/ | beach |
| øki | /øki/ | area |
| ríki | /ríki/ | country |
Example Sentences
- Eg býi í einum lítla býi í Føroyum. (I live in a small town in the Faroe Islands.)
- Føroyar eru eitt lítið ríki við Norðursjóvan. (The Faroe Islands is a small country near the North Sea.)
- Føroyar hava nógv fjørðir og fjøll. (The Faroe Islands have many fjords and mountains.)
- Føroyar hava nógvar sjóvar. (The Faroe Islands have many lakes.)
- Føroyar hava nógvar strondir. (The Faroe Islands have many beaches.)
Practice
To improve your Faroese Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Quiz
Test your understanding of Faroese geography vocabulary with the following quiz:
Q1. What is the Faroese word for "country"? A1. The Faroese word for "country" is "ríki".
Q2. What is the Faroese word for "mountain"? A2. The Faroese word for "mountain" is "fjall".
Q3. What is the Faroese word for "town"? A3. The Faroese word for "town" is "býur".
Q4. What is the Faroese word for "sea"? A4. The Faroese word for "sea" is "hav".
Q5. What is the Faroese word for "area"? A5. The Faroese word for "area" is "øki".