Help and emergencies in Faroese
The words you hope to never need. Play the ten Faroese words against the clock, with a note on how locals really use each one after every answer. All ten are written out below.
All 10 Faroese phrases in this lesson
- Hjálp!hyowlp
- Help!
- Ring til ein lækna!ring til ayn LYK-na
- Call a doctor
- LøgreglanLUR-reg-lan
- Police
- Apótekiðah-POH-teh-kith
- Pharmacy
- SjúkrahúsiðSYOO-kra-hoo-sith
- Hospital
- Eg er týndureh air TEEN-door
- I'm lost
- Mær líður ikki vælmair LOO-ee-voor IH-kee vel
- I don't feel well
- Tað varð stoltteth varth stolt
- It was stolen
- Tað er neyðstøðateh air NAY-stur-a
- It's an emergency
- Lat meg vera í friðilat meh VEH-ra ee FREE-ee
- Leave me alone
Shout this clearly and loudly. The Faroe Islands have a low crime rate but accidents in nature are a real risk given the dramatic cliffs and weather.
Medical care on the Faroe Islands is of a high standard. The main hospital is Landsspítali in Tórshavn. For serious emergencies, dial 112.
The emergency number is 112.
There are pharmacies in Tórshavn and the larger towns. Opening hours are generally Monday to Friday with limited Saturday hours. Bring any prescriptions from home.
The main hospital is Landsspítali in Tórshavn. EU citizens should bring a European Health Insurance Card. All other travelers should ensure they have travel insurance.
Women say "eg er týnd." The islands are small and hard to get truly lost on, but fog can make navigation difficult. Locals will always try to help.
Literally "it does not go well for me".
Theft is rare on the Faroe Islands but not impossible. Report any theft to the police in Tórshavn. Keep your travel insurance documents accessible.
Literally "let me be in peace".