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

Related terms

• fornfrøði
• fornsøga