hinn
The English word the is translated as hinn in Old Norse.
Meaning: article (article)
Did you know?
- In Old Norse, hinn was often used to create a title or a nickname, such as hinn rauði for 'the red'.
- While hinn translates to 'the', it was frequently omitted in Old Norse texts when the context made the object obvious.
Examples in context
- Sá maðrThe man
- Hinn góði vinrThe good friend
- Hinn stóri hestrThe big horse
- Inn blái himinnThe blue sky
- Inn sterki drengrThe strong boy
- hinn mikli konungrThe great king
- hinn hvíti bærThe white farm
Example conversation
Helga and Bjorn are looking at a ship in the harbor.
- HelgaSjá hit hraða skip!Look at the fast ship!
- BjornJá, þat er mikit.Yes, it is large.
- HelgaHverr á skipit?Who owns the ship?
- BjornEk veit þat eigi.I do not know that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hinn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
