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hugur

hugur

Faroese

Noun

hugur m (genitive singular hugs, uncountable)
hugur m (genitive singular hugar, plural hugir)

  1. thought, sense, spirit
  2. desire, interest

Declension

m6s Singular
Indefinite Definite
Nominative hugur hugurin
Accusative hug hugin
Dative hugi huginum
Genitive hugs hugsins
m12 Singular Plural
Indefinite Definite Indefinite Definite
Nominative hugur hugurin hugir hugirnir
Accusative hug hugin hugir hugirnar
Dative hugi huginum hugum hugunum
Genitive hugar hugarins huga huganna
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See also


Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse hugr.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhʏːɣʏr/
    Rhymes: -ʏːɣʏr

Noun

hugur m (genitive singular hugar, nominative plural hugir)

  1. mind, thought
  2. desire, interest
  3. zeal, (strong) spirit
  4. courage

Declension

The singular dative definite is rare; in cases where it could be used the corresponding form (huganum) of the weak synonym hugi is preferred. That word is also generally more common in singular oblique cases.

Derived terms