Language/Faroese/Vocabulary/Travel-Vocabulary
In this lesson, you will learn useful Faroese vocabulary related to travel, such as luggage, tickets, and directions. As a complete beginner, it is important to familiarize yourself with this vocabulary, as it will help you navigate around a Faroese-speaking country or communicate with native speakers. Let's get started!
Modes of Transportation
When traveling in Faroese, it's helpful to know the different modes of transportation, so you can choose the best option for your needs.
Here are some common modes of transportation, along with their Faroese translations:
Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
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bilur | [biːlʊɹ] | car |
bátur | [batʊɹ] | boat |
bjóð | [bjœʰt] | helicopter |
ferðatog | [fɛɹɛa̯toːk] | train |
flugvøllur | [flʊɡvœltʊɹ] | airport |
flugvél | [flʊɡvjɛl] | airplane |
skip | [ʃɪp] | ship |
taksametur | [taɕsamɛtʊɹ] | taxi |
vág | [vɔːk] | ferry |
vera | [vɛɹa] | bus |
To ask how to get to a certain place or what transportation to take, you can use the following phrases:
- Hvarðan komi eg á...? (How do I get to...?)
- Hvarðan fer eg til...? (How do I travel to...?)
- Hvørjar møguleikar havi eg? (What are my options?)
For example, if you want to ask how to get to the airport, you can say: Hvarðan komi eg á flugvøllin?
Travel Vocabulary
Now let's learn some Faroese travel vocabulary that will come in handy when traveling in a Faroese-speaking country.
Luggage
When traveling, you'll likely need to pack luggage. Here are some Faroese words related to luggage:
Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
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bakkfíli | [baʰkfiːli] | backpack |
ferðataska | [fɛɹɛataːska] | travel bag |
flúgvitasla | [flʊɡvitaːsla] | baggage |
handataska | [hanaːtaska] | handbag |
koffert | [kɔfɛɹt] | suitcase |
túlka | [tʊlkʰa] | duffel bag |
vandaður kassi | [van̥taðʊɹ khasɪ] | carry-on bag |
To ask where to store your luggage or where to pick it up, you can use the following phrases:
- Hvar er tíðin kassi? (Where is my bag?)
- Hvar má eg seta mina koffert? (Where can I put my suitcase?)
- Hvar er bagasjarúmin? (Where is the baggage claim?)
Tickets
When traveling by public transportation, you'll need to purchase tickets. Here are some Faroese words related to tickets:
Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
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flugtíðindi | [flʊɡtiːðɪndɪ] | airline ticket |
billett | [bɪlɛt] | ticket |
efni | [ɛfnɪ] | fare |
framførðslurætta | [fɹɛamfœɹðslʊɹɛatʊ] | travel pass |
broyting | [bɹoɪtɪŋ] | change |
To ask for a ticket or check the schedule, you can use the following phrases:
- Eg vil hava ein billett til... (I want a ticket to...)
- Hvat kostar flutnings efnið? (How much is the transport fare?)
- Tíðarætlanin fyri ferðina (The schedule for the trip)
Directions
When traveling to an unfamiliar place, it's helpful to ask for directions. Here are some Faroese words related to directions:
Faroese | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
átak | [aʰtak] | direction |
broyting | [bɹoɪtɪŋ] | change (e.g. change directions) |
einvegis billett | [ɛiːnvegɪs bɪlɛt] | one-way ticket |
ferðavegisloynikorting | [fɛɹɛavaɪɡɪslɔynɪcɔɹtɪŋ] | travel map |
breyðafata | [bʰɹɛidʰafata] | intersection |
til venstru/høgru/neyðugt | [tɪl vɛnsʈʊ/ hœɡʊɹʊ/ naiðʊxt] | to the left/right/straight ahead |
To ask for directions or clarify your location, you can use the following phrases:
- Tú kendir tíggju-bygningin? (Do you know where the ten-story building is?)
- Hvar er nærmasti steðgin til buss-stopp-støðina? (Where is the nearest stop for the bus?)
- Eg havi tapt meg. Kanst tú vísa meg? (I'm lost. Can you show me?)
Congratulations on learning travel vocabulary in Faroese! Keep practicing and exploring the Faroese-speaking world.
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