ic eom
ic eom is the Old English way to say "I am".
This phrase is a first-person singular present tense statement used to identify oneself or describe one's current state.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular pronoun ic (I) and the first-person singular present indicative of the verb beon (to be), which is eom (am).
How does it change in a sentence?
While ic eom is used for a current state, the form ic bēo can be used to express a habitual state or a future state (I am/will be). The past tense form of 'ic eom' is ic wæs (I was).
Did you know?
- The word eom is a distant relative of the Ancient Greek word εἰμί and the Sanskrit word अस्मि, both of which mean 'I am'.
- The word ic is an ancestor of the modern English 'I', but it was pronounced as 'ich' with a soft sound similar to the German 'ich'.
Examples in context
- Nā, ic eom þīn fæder.No, I am your father.This sentence is useful for showing how to use ic eom to identify oneself.Tatoeba #13880382 by rul, translation #10028900 by espamatics
- Ic eom gesund.I am well.This sentence is useful for using ic eom to describe a state of being well.Tatoeba #8466110 by Rawrren, translation #574624 by Zac2333
- Iċ eom eald.I am old.
- Ic eom her.I am here.
Example conversation
Godric and Mildryth meet for the first time.
- GodricHwæt is þīn nama? Ic eom Godric.What is your name? I am Godric.
- MildrythIc eom Mildryth.I am Mildryth.
- GodricEart þū hēr nīwe?Are you new here?
- MildrythGēa, ic eom nīwe.Yes, I am new.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eom, ic, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
