How to Say “Light” in Old English

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lēoht
neuter
The English word light is lēoht in Old English.
lēoht is a noun used to describe light.
Meaning: visible light, brightness (noun)

Related words

To illuminate (verb): līehtan.

To set fire to (verb): ǣlan.

How does it change in a sentence?

lēoht is a neuter noun.

Did you know?

  • The word lēoht shares a common ancestral root with the Latin word lux and the Greek word leukos, which means 'white'.
  • In Old English poetry, lēoht was often used as a metaphor for the soul or divine truth rather than just physical illumination.

Examples in context

  • Ic sēo þæt lēoht.
    I see the light.

Example conversation

A man and a woman are looking at a bright sunrise.

  1. Æthelstan

    Sēo sunne giefð lēoht.
    The sun gives light.
  2. Mildryth

    Gēa, hit is fæger.
    Yes, it is beautiful.
  3. Æthelstan

    Is þæt lēoht strang?
    Is that light strong?
  4. Mildryth

    Gēa, hit is swīðe strang.
    Yes, it is very strong.

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