rēad
rēad is the Old English word for the colour red.
Meaning: colour (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, rēad follows the standard Old English rules for strong and weak declension, meaning its ending changes depending on the gender, number and case of the noun it describes. The form rēdum specifically serves as a dative plural form, which is used alongside certain nouns or prepositions.
Did you know?
- The word rēad is part of a Germanic linguistic heritage that connects it to the German word 'rot', despite the spelling differences.
- The word rēad is a direct ancestor of the modern English 'red', but it also shares a root with the word 'ruddy', which describes a healthy reddish complexion.
Examples in context
- Se æppel biþ rēad.The apple is red.This sentence shows how to use rēad to describe the colour of an apple.Tatoeba #8761566 by shekitten, translation #1660412 by qwoat
- Þes æppel biþ rēad.This apple is red.This sentence demonstrates the use of rēad when specifying a particular apple.Tatoeba #8761563 by shekitten, translation #7682208 by deniko
Example conversation
Æthelstan and Eadgyth are looking at a piece of fabric.
- ÆthelstanHwæt is þis rēade hrægl?What is this red cloth?
- EadgythHit is nīwe clāþ, Æthelstan.It is new cloth, Æthelstan.
- ÆthelstanÞæt rēade hrægl is fæger.The red cloth is beautiful.
- EadgythGēa, hit is swīðe fæger.Yes, it is very beautiful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
