sarig
The Old English word for "sad" is sarig.
sarig is an adjective used to describe the feeling of sorrow.
Meaning: feeling sorrow (adj)
Which one should you use?
While sarig is the general adjective for feeling sorrow, sārmod can be used to express being "sore-minded."
Did you know?
- While sarig means 'sad', the word 'sad' in Modern English has shifted in meaning. In Old English, the word 'sæd' existed but it meant 'sated' or 'full', as in being full of food.
- The word sarig shares a common ancestor with the modern English word 'sore'. In Old English, the concept of emotional sadness was linguistically linked to physical pain and wounds.
- The related term sārmod uses the element 'mod', which in Old English referred to the 'mind', 'spirit', or 'courage' rather than just a modern 'mood'.
Examples in context
- Ic eom sarig.I am sad.
- Hē is swīðe sarig.He is very sad.
- Wē sindon sarige.We are sad.
Example conversation
Eadgyth sees that her friend Godric is sad.
- EadgythHwȳ eart þū sāriġ, Godric?Why are you sad, Godric?
- GodricMīn brōþor is sēoc.My brother is ill.
- EadgythNe bēo þū sāriġ. Hē wyrþ eft hāl.Do not be sad. He will be well again.
- GodricÞanc, Eadgyth.Thank you, Eadgyth.
