fortíð

See also: fortid

Faroese

Etymology

From for- +‎ tíð.

Noun

fortíð f (genitive singular fortíðar, uncountable)

  1. past
  2. past, antecedents, past life, former life
  3. early history

Declension

f2s singular
indefinite definite
nominative fortíð fortíðin
accusative fortíð fortíðina
dative fortíð fortíðini
genitive fortíðar fortíðarinnar

Icelandic

Etymology

From for- (before) +‎ tíð (time). Compare English foretime.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔr̥.tʰiːð/

Noun

fortíð f (genitive singular fortíðar, no plural)

  1. past
    Antonym: framtíð

Declension

Declension of fortíð (sg-only feminine)
singular
indefinite definite
nominative fortíð fortíðin
accusative fortíð fortíðina
dative fortíð fortíðinni
genitive fortíðar fortíðarinnar

Derived terms