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Faroese Grammar - How to Use "Have"

Hi Faroese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Faroese. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics first. Let's get started!

What is the Faroese Verb "Have"?

The Faroese verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership. It is also used to express relationships between people, such as family members. In Faroese, the verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject.

Conjugation

The verb "have" is conjugated as follows:

Person	Singular	Plural
I	havi	hava
You	hevur	hava
He/She/It	hevur	hava
We	hava	hava
You (plural)	hava	hava
They	hava	hava

Examples

Here are some examples of how to use the verb "have" in Faroese:

Faroese	Pronunciation	English Translation
Eg havi ein bók.	eh hah-vee ayn book	I have a book.
Tit hava eitt barn.	teet hah-vah ayt barn	They have one child.
Vit hava eina systir.	veet hah-vah ayn-ah seest-eer	We have a sister.
Tey hava ein hús.	tay hah-vah ayn hoos	They have a house.

Dialogue

Let's look at a dialogue to see how the verb "have" is used in context:

• Person 1: Hvussu nógv børn hava tit? (How many children do you have?)
• Person 2: Vit hava trý børn. (We have three children.)
• Person 1: Hvat fyri børn hava tit? (What kind of children do you have?)
• Person 2: Vit hava ein son og tvey døtur. (We have one son and two daughters.)

Conclusion

Now you know how to use the verb "have" in Faroese! To improve your Faroese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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