Faroese dialect

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 Faroese.

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.