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Faroese
Also known as: Føroyskt
The North Germanic language of the Faroe Islands. Closely related to Icelandic and Western Norwegian; co-official with Danish in the islands.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Faroese?
Faroese is a dialect of the Faroese language.
Where is Faroese spoken?
Faroese is primarily spoken in Faroe Islands.
Which region is Faroese associated with?
Faroese is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Faroese known by other names?
Yes — Faroese is also referred to as Føroyskt.
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