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How English and Faroese compare

Shared writing system

English and Faroese are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Related languages

Both English and Faroese belong to the Indo-European language family. Related languages tend to share vocabulary roots and comparable sentence structure, which generally makes machine translation between them more reliable — though false friends, words that look alike but mean different things, are also more common between relatives.

Matching sentence structure

Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.

Speakers

English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Faroese: Approximately 75,000 native speakers, mostly in the Faroe Islands.

Common English phrases in Faroese

Everyday phrases translated from English to Faroese — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Hello
Hey
Good morning
Góðan morgun
Good afternoon
Góðan seinnapart
Good evening
Gott kvøld
Good night
Góða nátt
Goodbye
Farvæl
See you later
Síggjast seinni
See you tomorrow
Vit síggjast í morgin
Welcome
Vælkomin
How are you?
Hvussu hevur tú tað?
I am fine, thank you
Eg havi tað gott, takk fyri
Have a good day
Havi ein góðan dag

Courtesy

Please
Vinarliga
Thank you
Takk fyri
Thank you very much
Túsund takk
You are welcome
Tit eru vælkomin
Yes
Ja
No
Nei
Excuse me
Orsaka meg
I am sorry
Eg eri harmur
No problem
Eingin trupulleiki
Of course
Sjálvandi
Congratulations
Hjartaliga til lukku
Good luck
Góða eydnu

Introductions

What is your name?
Hvussu eitur tú?
Nice to meet you
Gott at hitta teg
Where are you from?
Hvaðani ert tú?
How old are you?
Hvussu gamal er tú?
I am a student
Eg eri lesandi
I am here on holiday
Eg eri her í feriu.
I am here for work
Eg eri her fyri arbeiði.
This is my friend
Hetta er mín vinur.

Numbers

One
Eitt
Two
Tvey
Three
Trý
Four
Fýra
Five
Fimm
Six
Seks
Seven
Sjey
Eight
Átta
Nine
Níggju
Ten
Tíggju
One hundred
Eitt hundrað
One thousand
Eitt túsund

Time and dates

Today
Í dag
Tomorrow
Í morgin
Yesterday
Í gjár
Now
Nú
Later
Seinni
What time is it?
Hvat klokkan er?
In the morning
Í morgun
In the evening
Um kvøldið
Monday
Mánadagin
Friday
Fríggjadag
Next week
Í næstu viku
One hour
Ein tími

Directions and travel

Where is the bathroom?
Hvar er baðirúmið?
Where is the train station?
Hvar er tokstøðin?
Where is the airport?
Hvar er flogvøllurin?
How do I get there?
Hvussu komi eg hagar?
Turn left
Vend til vinstru
Turn right
Vend til høgru
Go straight ahead
Far beint fram
It is near
Tað er nær við
It is far
Tað er langt
I am lost
Eg eri vilstur.
I need a taxi
Eg havi brúk fyri einum hýruvogni.
Where can I buy a ticket?
Hvar kann eg keypa ein atgongumerki?
How much is the ticket?
Hvussu nógv kostar atgongumerkið?
Is it safe to walk?
Er tað trygt at ganga?

Food and restaurants

I am hungry
Eg eri svangur.
I am thirsty
Eg eri tystur
Water, please
Vatn, takk
A table for two, please
Eitt borð til tvey, takk
The menu, please
Matskráin, takk
What do you recommend?
Hvat viðmælir tú?
I would like this
Eg vil fegin hava hetta
It is delicious
Tað er lekkurt
The bill, please
Lógaruppskotið, takk
I do not eat meat
Eg eti ikki kjøt.
I have a food allergy
Eg havi matallergi.
Coffee
Kaffi
Tea
Te
Bread
Breyð

Shopping and money

How much does this cost?
Hvussu nógv kostar hetta?
It is too expensive
Tað er ov dýrt
Do you accept credit cards?
Tekur tú ímóti gjaldskortum?
I am just looking
Eg leiti bara
I will take it
Eg skal taka tað.
Open
Opið
Closed
Stongt
Entrance
Inngongd
Exit
Út
Where is the market?
Hvar er marknaðurin?

Emergency and health

Help
Hjálp
Call a doctor
Ring til lækna
Call the police
Ring til løgregluna
I need help
Mær tørvar hjálp.
I am sick
Eg eri sjúkur.
Where is the hospital?
Hvar er sjúkrahúsið?
Where is the pharmacy?
Hvar er apotekið?
It hurts here
Tað pínir her
I need a doctor
Eg havi brúk fyri einum lækna.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Er eitt sjúkrahús nærhendis?

Getting help with language

Do you speak English?
Tosar tú enskt?
I do not understand
Eg skilji ikki.
I understand
Eg skilji væl.
Please speak slowly
Vinarliga tosa spakuliga
Please repeat that
Vinarliga endurtak tað
Please write it down
Vinarliga skriva tað niður
What does this mean?
Hvat merkir hetta?
How do you say this?
Hvussu sigur tú hetta?
I am learning
Eg læri.
I speak a little
Eg tosi eitt sindur
Can you help me?
Kanst tú hjálpa mær?
I do not know
Eg veit ikki

Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.

About Faroese Language

Geographical Distribution

Faroese is primarily spoken in the Faroe Islands, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. It is also spoken by Faroese communities in Denmark and Iceland.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet with additional letters adapted for Faroese sounds. The Faroese alphabet consists of 29 letters: A, Á, B, D, Ð, E, É, F, G, H, I, Í, J, K, L, M, N, O, Ó, P, R, S, T, U, Ú, V, Y, Ý, Æ, Ø.

Vowels

A, Á, E, É, I, Í, O, Ó, U, Ú, Y, Ý, Æ, ØEach vowel has long and short forms, with variations depending on stress and position in a word.

Consonants

B, D, Ð (eth, pronounced as a voiced 'th'), F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, R, S, T, VConsonants may be voiced or voiceless, with distinct pronunciations in different contexts.

Phonetics

Faroese has a rich phonetic system, with significant vowel shifts and diphthongs. It is known for its complex orthography, which preserves historical spellings that do not always match modern pronunciation.

Grammar and Syntax

Follows Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. Faroese is a highly inflected language with grammatical cases (nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive). Verbs are conjugated for tense, mood, and person.

Loanwords

Includes many loanwords from Danish, Norwegian, and English, reflecting historical ties and modern influences.

Language Family

Part of the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. It is closely related to Icelandic and the extinct Old Norse language.

Writing Systems

Uses the Latin script with Faroese-specific letters. The orthography was standardized in the 19th century by Venceslaus Ulricus Hammershaimb.

Writing System History

The Faroese writing system is based on Old Norse but was formalized in the 19th century to include adaptations for Faroese phonology.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 75,000 native speakers, mostly in the Faroe Islands.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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