How to Say “These” in Old English

By Erik Harrison • Updated October 1, 2026

þās

The English phrase 'these' is translated into Old English as þās.

þās is the plural of this (pron).

Meaning: plural of this (pron)

Did you know?

The letter þ in þās is called 'thorn' and represents the 'th' sound. It was created by adapting a rune from an older Germanic alphabet into the Latin alphabet.

Examples in context

þās scinan sculon.
These shall shine.

Example conversation

Godric and Wulfrun are looking at some old coins.

Godric

Hwæt sind þās?
What are these?
Wulfrun

Þās sind gyldne peningas.
These are golden pennies.
Godric

Sind hīe ealde?
Are they old?
Wulfrun

Gēa, hīe sind swīðe ealde.
Yes, they are very old.

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Erik Harrison

'Eow greetan geþyldiga Mannas,' I'm Erik, an ardent admirer of Old English. Within me, ondowersæcnesse sprouts from a fascination with history and a passion for linguistic quirks. I find solace in uncovering the tapestry of words 'from yesteryears and yonder.' You'll often find me jotting down phrases in this ancient tongue or indulging my love for historical fiction. My posts are hearty tributes to our language's forgotten strands - an endeavored celebration of the past met with the present. 'Þæs ofereode,' come and join me on a journey through the words that once were.

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