hēr
The English phrase 'here' is translated to Old English as hēr.
hēr is an adverb used to indicate being in, on or at this place.
Meaning: in, on, or at this place (adv)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Northumbrian region, the variant hider was used instead of the standard hēr to mean 'here.'
Did you know?
- While hēr means 'here', Old English used the word hider to specifically describe movement toward a place, similar to saying 'hither' in Early Modern English.
- Old English poets often used hēr in alliterative verse, pairing it with other words starting with 'h' to create a rhythmic and melodic pattern.
- The word hēr is a cognate of the German word hier, showing how the two languages shared a common ancestral root for indicating proximity.
Examples in context
- Hēr eom ic.Here I am.This sentence is used to state one's presence at a location with hēr.Tatoeba #8881240 by iiujik, translation #1540806 by CK
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Osric and Mildryth meet in the village square.
- OsricHwǣr eart þū, Mildryth?Where are you, Mildryth?
- MildrythIc eom hēr, Osric.I am here, Osric.
- OsricHēr is þæt geat.Here is the gate.
- MildrythGōd, gā we nū.Good, let us go now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “here” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
