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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

Greetings: English phrases and their Faroese translations
EnglishFaroese
HelloHey
Good morningGóðan morgun
Good afternoonGóðan seinnapart
Good eveningGott kvøld
Good nightGóða nátt
GoodbyeFarvæl
See you laterSíggjast seinni
See you tomorrowVit síggjast í morgin
WelcomeVælkomin
How are you?Hvussu hevur tú tað?
I am fine, thank youEg havi tað gott, takk fyri
Have a good dayHavi ein góðan dag

Courtesy

Courtesy: English phrases and their Faroese translations
EnglishFaroese
PleaseVinarliga
Thank youTakk fyri
Thank you very muchTúsund takk
You are welcomeTit eru vælkomin
YesJa
NoNei
Excuse meOrsaka meg
I am sorryEg eri harmur
No problemEingin trupulleiki
Of courseSjálvandi
CongratulationsHjartaliga til lukku
Good luckGóða eydnu

Introductions

Introductions: English phrases and their Faroese translations
EnglishFaroese
What is your name?Hvussu eitur tú?
Nice to meet youGott at hitta teg
Where are you from?Hvaðani ert tú?
How old are you?Hvussu gamal er tú?
I am a studentEg eri lesandi
I am here on holidayEg eri her í feriu.
I am here for workEg eri her fyri arbeiði.
This is my friendHetta er mín vinur.

Numbers

Numbers: English phrases and their Faroese translations
EnglishFaroese
OneEitt
TwoTvey
ThreeTrý
FourFýra
FiveFimm
SixSeks
SevenSjey
EightÁtta
NineNíggju
TenTíggju
One hundredEitt hundrað
One thousandEitt túsund

Time and dates

Time and dates: English phrases and their Faroese translations
EnglishFaroese
TodayÍ dag
TomorrowÍ morgin
YesterdayÍ gjár
Now
LaterSeinni
What time is it?Hvat klokkan er?
In the morningÍ morgun
In the eveningUm kvøldið
MondayMánadagin
FridayFríggjadag
Next weekÍ næstu viku
One hourEin tími

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: English phrases and their Faroese translations
EnglishFaroese
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 leftVend til vinstru
Turn rightVend til høgru
Go straight aheadFar beint fram
It is nearTað er nær við
It is farTað er langt
I am lostEg eri vilstur.
I need a taxiEg 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

Food and restaurants: English phrases and their Faroese translations
EnglishFaroese
I am hungryEg eri svangur.
I am thirstyEg eri tystur
Water, pleaseVatn, takk
A table for two, pleaseEitt borð til tvey, takk
The menu, pleaseMatskráin, takk
What do you recommend?Hvat viðmælir tú?
I would like thisEg vil fegin hava hetta
It is deliciousTað er lekkurt
The bill, pleaseLógaruppskotið, takk
I do not eat meatEg eti ikki kjøt.
I have a food allergyEg havi matallergi.
CoffeeKaffi
TeaTe
BreadBreyð

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: English phrases and their Faroese translations
EnglishFaroese
How much does this cost?Hvussu nógv kostar hetta?
It is too expensiveTað er ov dýrt
Do you accept credit cards?Tekur tú ímóti gjaldskortum?
I am just lookingEg leiti bara
I will take itEg skal taka tað.
OpenOpið
ClosedStongt
EntranceInngongd
ExitÚt
Where is the market?Hvar er marknaðurin?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: English phrases and their Faroese translations
EnglishFaroese
HelpHjálp
Call a doctorRing til lækna
Call the policeRing til løgregluna
I need helpMær tørvar hjálp.
I am sickEg eri sjúkur.
Where is the hospital?Hvar er sjúkrahúsið?
Where is the pharmacy?Hvar er apotekið?
It hurts hereTað pínir her
I need a doctorEg havi brúk fyri einum lækna.
Is there a hospital nearby?Er eitt sjúkrahús nærhendis?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: English phrases and their Faroese translations
EnglishFaroese
Do you speak English?Tosar tú enskt?
I do not understandEg skilji ikki.
I understandEg skilji væl.
Please speak slowlyVinarliga tosa spakuliga
Please repeat thatVinarliga endurtak tað
Please write it downVinarliga skriva tað niður
What does this mean?Hvat merkir hetta?
How do you say this?Hvussu sigur tú hetta?
I am learningEg læri.
I speak a littleEg tosi eitt sindur
Can you help me?Kanst tú hjálpa mær?
I do not knowEg 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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