royna
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Faroese[edit]
Etymology[edit]
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Pronunciation[edit]
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