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I'm not an expert on the Faroese language, but I have a great interest in languages, and here are my impressions of it.
Faroese is closely related to Icelandic. They are similar enough in print that Icelanders can read most Faroese, and vice versa. However, the accents are very different, such that Icelanders do not understand spoken Foroese. However, Foroese do, for the most part, understand Icelandic. This may be because they have a greater exposure to Icelandic than Icelanders do to Faroese, or just because Icelandic is more phonetic a language than Faroese (which sounds very different than it spells).
I first heard Faroese on the airplane on my flight from Reykjavik to Torshavn. At first, I thought it must be some other language - it didn't sound like a Nordic language at all ! In fact, to my ear, it sounds more like Turkish ! This is because of all the 'ch' and 'j' sounds (that's English 'ch' and 'j' sounds, I mean). For example, the 'kj' combination is pronounced like 'ch' in English.
But if you listen closely, you also hear some Scandinavian words and sounds that you expect from a Nordic language. So to my ear, it sounds like Turkish with an Icelandic influence ! Leave a Comment
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 We couldn't go in the summer
so it's not as green. by lisahurley
The night life, the food, the art, and for me, family. I miss it all.
If you want some great information on the Faroes, and some amazing pictures, check out www.faroeislands.com. Leave a Comment
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 Faroese flag by tini58de
- http://www.faroeislands.com
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- http://www.puffin.fo/travel
- http://www.scandinavica.com/faroe.htm
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 Faroese stamps by tini58de
They have their own language which is similar to Icelandic in grammar, but in dialect resembles the Norse language....
You pay with Danish crowns, but you get Faroese stamps (that make lovely souvenirs btw...), the Faroe Islands are part of Denmark, but not part of the EU........
Well, I might not understand this, but one thing is for sure: they are definitely Scandinavian!!
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 oystercatcher by tini58de
ornitologists have identified 300 different species of birds - and even if you only see half of them, that will be plenty!!! Leave a Comment
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 beautiful flora by tini58de
On the Faroe islands it might be even more, since the Gulf stream is responsible for a rather mild climate, so keep your eyes open! Leave a Comment
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 It sure is windy....! by tini58de
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 by Irato
To sit outside my tent and enjoy sunsets and beautiful view on famous rocks “The giant and his wife” near Eidi. Leave a Comment
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Try the local fish - visit Toftir and Klakksvik and Torshavn
unbelievable scenery when the weather is nice - very friendly people - excellent fish Leave a Comment
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