Hevurðu

Hevurðu is a term encountered in discussions of the Faroese language, typically described as an interrogative form related to the verb hava, meaning “to have.” In many sources it is presented as a second‑person question form that functions like the English phrase “have you” when introducing a question about possession, experience, or recent action. The form is noted for its use in everyday speech and in dialogues that seek to reflect natural Faroese.

Linguistic description of the form varies somewhat among grammars. A common view is that hevur- represents a present or past stem of the verb “to have,” while the suffix or particle du marks second person address, yielding a question. Some grammars treat the combination as a fixed interrogative expression rather than a fully productive derivation, and regional dialects may show slight phonological or syntactic differences in its deployment.

Usage and register: Hevurðu appears most often in informal speech, casual writing, and literary dialogue aimed at capturing spoken Faroese. In more formal contexts, speakers may opt for alternative constructions that convey the same meaning without relying on this interrogative form, depending on regional norms and stylistic preferences.

See also: Faroese language; North Germanic languages; hava (to have) and related verb forms.