Faroese proverbs

Faroese is a language spoken in Faroe Islands, an autonomous province of Denmark.

A

 * Altíð bagir illum barni okkurt.
 * English equivalent: A bad workman blames his tools.
 * "Spoken to those who complain of the tool that they are working with, alledging that they may rather blame their own unskilfulness."

B

 * Betri er mögur forlikun, en feitur process.
 * Translation: Better a lean settlement than a fat litigation.
 * English equivalent: A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit.


 * Betstir eru vinir, ið sjaldan finnast.
 * English equivalent: Friends are lost by calling often and calling seldom.

K

 * Kráku tykir best um unga sín.
 * Translation: A chicken likes her own eggs best.

I

 * Ikki er alt gull, ið glitrar.
 * Translation: Not all is gold that glitters.
 * English equivalent: All that glitters is not gold.
 * Meaning: "An attractive appearance may be deceptive. It may cover or hide a much less favourable content."
 * Source for meaning:

O

 * Ofta býr fals undir fríðum skinni.
 * Translation: There often lies falsehood beneath a pretty skin.
 * English equivalent: Appearances can be deceiving.

T

 * Tá ið músin er mett, er mjölið beiskt.
 * English equivalent: When the mouse has had enough ( its fill ), the meal is bitter.


 * Tíðin rennur sum streymur í á.
 * Translation: Time runs like the river current.
 * English Equivalent: Time flies.