• Old Faroese (miðaldarføroyskt, ca. mid-14th to mid-16th centuries) is a form of Old Norse spoken in medieval times in the Faroe Islands.
  • Faroese is closely related to Icelandic, and the dialects of western Norway. However, as a result of the isolation, Faroese has a distinctive character of its own.
  • It provides a deeper understanding of the linguistic diversity and the important role that Faroese plays in the cultural identity and pride of the Faroese people.
  • Faroese language. Open the encyclopedia PDF (in Russian). PDF Volume 10.
  • Each page provides a clear explanation of a particular aspect of Faroese grammar with examples of use.
  • Five writers dominated the Faroese literary scene from about the 1930s through mid-century, a period often referred to as the Faroese golden age.
  • The Language Of The Faroe Islands This is a site dedicated to helping you learn Faroese. Follow us on Facebook ... Faroese Online is a for-profit operation.
  • Between the 9th and the 15th centuries, a distinct Faroese language evolved, although it was still intelligible with Old West Norse language.
  • Besides Faroese, Danish must be learned, and English lessons start in the 5th grade. As all Faroese know Danish, they also understand Norwegian and Swedish.
  • Faroese – is a North Germanic language spoken as a native language by about 66,000 people, 45,000 of whom reside on the Faroe Islands and 21...