How to Say “Shut Up” in Old English

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swiga
The English phrase "shut up" is translated into Old English as swiga.
Meaning: "Stop talking." (intj)

Did you know?

  • The word swiga is a cognate of the modern German word schweigen, which still means 'to be silent' in a more formal or profound sense than just 'shutting up'.

Examples in context

  • Swīga nū!
    Shut up now!
  • Ic bidde þē, swiga.
    I pray you, shut up.

Example conversation

Two friends are arguing about a secret.

  1. Æthelstan

    Hwæt segst þū?
    What are you saying?
  2. Wulfrun

    Ic secge þæt hē is hēr!
    I say that he is here!
  3. Æthelstan

    Swiga, Wulfrun!
    Shut up, Wulfrun!
  4. Wulfrun

    Ne swīge ic.
    I will not shut up.
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