tela
/ˈte.lɑ/
The English phrase 'ok' can be expressed in Old English as tela.
tela is used as an interjection to express acknowledgement or acceptance.
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈte.lɑ/.
Did you know?
- Old English lacked a universal multipurpose word like the modern 'ok' and relied on specific terms to indicate whether a command was understood or a condition was acceptable.
- The word tela is derived from til, which means 'good'.
Examples in context
- Gea!OK!
- Swā þē dēmð!OK! / That's how it suits you!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ok” translations and entries tela, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tela, CC BY-SA 4.0.
