How to Say “Calm Down” in Old English

By Erik Harrison • Updated October 4, 2026

geswica

The English phrase 'calm down' is translated as geswica in Old English.

To become less excited (verb).

Meaning: To become less excited (verb)

Example conversation

Two people are arguing over a misunderstanding.

Æthelflæd

Osric, nū ġeswīc and hlyst mē.
Osric, now calm down and listen to me.
Osric

Ic ne mæġ, for þon þe ic yrre eom.
I cannot, because I am angry.
Æthelflæd

Þū scealt ġeswīcan for mīnre lufan.
You should calm down for my love.
Osric

Ġēa, ic ġeswīce nū.
Alright, I am calming down now.

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Erik Harrison

'Eow greetan geþyldiga Mannas,' I'm Erik, an ardent admirer of Old English. Within me, ondowersæcnesse sprouts from a fascination with history and a passion for linguistic quirks. I find solace in uncovering the tapestry of words 'from yesteryears and yonder.' You'll often find me jotting down phrases in this ancient tongue or indulging my love for historical fiction. My posts are hearty tributes to our language's forgotten strands - an endeavored celebration of the past met with the present. 'Þæs ofereode,' come and join me on a journey through the words that once were.

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