fornur

Faroese

Etymology

From Old Norse forn (“old, ancient”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔtnʊɹ/
    Rhymes: -ɔtnʊɹ

Adjective

fornur (comparative fornari, superlative fornastur)

  1. old, ancient
    fornir menn ― men of old
    eftir fornum siði ― according to ancient custom
  2. provident, able to stove something away for a suitable later occasion (e.g. brandy)
    tú ert so fornur ― you are so provident
  3. (of land) that has long lain uncultivated

Declension

Declension of fornur (a1)
singular masculine feminine neuter
nominative fornur forn fornt
accusative fornan forna fornt
dative fornum fornari fornum
genitive forns fornar forns
plural masculine feminine neuter
nominative fornir fornar forn
accusative fornar fornar forn
dative fornum fornum fornum
genitive forna forna forna
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