royna
Faroese
[edit]Etymology
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Pronunciation
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Verb
[edit]royna (third person singular past indicative royndi, supine roynt)
Usage notes
[edit]- royna gott av einum - to have good experiences with someone
- royna ilt av einum - to have bad experiences with someone
- royna roysni - to show one's strength (manhood)
- royn teg nú! - now show us the ropes!
- (kvæði): royna sund við hvítabjørn - to swim with the polar bear (swimming contest)
- royna seg - to dabble in
- royna eftir fiski - to fish
- royna við snøri - "to try with a line" (= to fish with a line)
- vit royndu við Føroyar - we fished nearby the Faroes
Conjugation
[edit]| Conjugation of royna (group v-1) | ||
|---|---|---|
| infinitive | royna | |
| supine | roynt | |
| participle (a7)1 | roynandi | royndur |
| present | past | |
| first singular | royni | royndi |
| second singular | roynir | royndi |
| third singular | roynir | royndi |
| plural | royna | royndu |
| imperative | ||
| singular | royn! | |
| plural | roynið! | |
| 1Only the past participle being declined. | ||
Synonyms
[edit]Related terms
[edit]- roynd (attempt, trial, test, experience)
Further reading
[edit]"royna" at Sprotin.fo