gā aweg
The English phrase 'go away' is translated into Old English as gā aweg.
The verb phrase is used to express the action of departing or leaving a place.
Meaning: to depart or leave a place (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of gā, which is the imperative singular form of the verb 'gān' meaning 'go' and aweg, an adverb meaning 'away' or 'aside'.
Which one should you use?
While gā aweg serves as a verb phrase to describe the act of departing, the related form gā onweġ! is used specifically as an interjection.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word gā is the imperative singular form of the verb 'gān'.
Did you know?
- The Old English verb gān was irregular: its past tense was ēode, an unrelated word. Modern English later took 'went' from the past tense of 'wend' instead.
Examples in context
- Gā aweg fram mē.Go away from me.
- Gā aweg nū!Go away now!
Example conversation
Eadric and Mildryth are arguing in a garden.
- EadricHū wilt þū mē hēr helpan?How will you help me here?
- MildrythIċ ne can, for þām gā aweg!I cannot, therefore go away!
- EadricHū fūl is þīn word, Mildryth.How foul is your word, Mildryth.
- MildrythGā aweg, Eadric!Go away, Eadric!
