ġeþwǣrian
The English phrase 'agree' is translated into Old English as ġeþwǣrian. Wiktionary also lists ġeþwǣrlǣċan.
Meaning: to be in harmony about an opinion, be in unison or concord, be united (verb)
Ways to say it
| Old English |
|---|
| ġeþwǣrian |
| ġeþwǣrlǣċan |
This verb is used to describe being in harmony about an opinion, being in unison or concord or being united.
Which one should you use?
ġeþwǣrian is the default form, while ġeþwǣrlǣċan is a related verbal form used to express the action of bringing things into agreement or harmony.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ġeþwǣrlǣċan is a related verbal form used to express the act of bringing things into agreement or harmony.
Did you know?
- The spelling of ġeþwǣrian includes the letter þ, which is called 'thorn', a character that eventually vanished from English to be replaced by 'th'.
- The word 'agreement' in the Old English mindset was often synonymous with 'peace' or 'social stability' rather than just a shared opinion.
- The prefix ġe- in ġeþwǣrian is a grammatical tool that often indicates a completed action or a sense of togetherness, acting as a linguistic glue that binds the components of the word together.
Examples in context
- He healdeþ mid ūs on þǣm rǣde.He agrees with us in the counsel.
Example conversation
Two people discuss a plan for the harvest.
- WulfrunWulfrun, wē sculon ġeþwǣrian on þone dæg.Wulfrun, we should agree on the day.
- ÆthelstanIc ġeþwǣrie mid þē, Æthelstan.I agree with you, Æthelstan.
- WulfrunIs hit nū ġedōn?Is it now settled?
- ÆthelstanĠēa, hit is ġedōn.Yes, it is settled.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “agree” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
