elnian

Old English

Etymology

From ellen (“strength”) +‎ -ian (infinitive suffix)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈel.ni.ɑn/, [ˈeɫ.ni.ɑn]

Verb

elnian

  1. to strengthen
  2. to emulate
  3. to strive to be equal to

Conjugation
Conjugation of elnian (weak class 2)
infinitive elnian elnienne
indicative mood present tense past tense
first person singular elniġe elnode
second person singular elnast elnodest
third person singular elnaþ elnode
plural elniaþ elnodon
subjunctive present tense past tense
singular elniġe elnode
plural elniġen elnoden
imperative
singular elna
plural elniaþ
participle present past
elniende (ġe)elnod
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