nīwe
The English word "new" is translated into Old English as nīwe.
The adjective nīwe is used to describe something that has been recently made or created.
Meaning: recently made or created (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form nīwes is used for the genitive singular, while nīwum is used for the dative singular or dative plural.
Did you know?
- The pronunciation of the 'ī' in nīwe would have sounded more like the 'ee' in the modern English word 'seen' than the 'u' sound in 'new'.
- Because Old English had grammatical gender, nīwe had different forms depending on whether the 'new' thing was masculine, feminine or neuter.
Examples in context
- Gesǣlig Nīwe Gēar.Happy New Year!This sentence shows the use of nīwe in a New Year greeting.Tatoeba #8858082 by iiujik, translation #361350 by blay_paul
- Ne mæg man ēaþelīċe nīwe eorðan bycġan, þonne sēo ealde forspilled biþ.It's not possible to just buy a new Earth when we break the old one.This sentence uses nīwe to describe a replacement for something old.Tatoeba #13902977 by rul, translation #11802647 by shekitten
Example conversation
Osric shows Eadgyth a piece of jewelry.
- OsricLōca þisne nīwan hring!Look at this new ring!
- EadgythHē is swīþe fæger, Osric.It is very beautiful, Osric.
- OsricIċ hine bohte tōdæġ.I bought it today.
- EadgythÞū cēosest wel.You choose well.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
