Þīn
The English word 'yours' can be translated into Old English as Þīn.
Meaning: sincerely (pron)
Did you know?
- Old English used a system of 'social distance' where Þīn was used for intimates, while a different form was used to show respect to superiors.
- The character Þ in Þīn is called 'thorn'. It was created by adapting the Runic alphabet to represent the 'th' sound because the Latin alphabet had no letter for it.
- In Old English poetry, words like Þīn were often paired with alliterative partners in a line to create a rhythmic beat, rather than relying on rhyme.
Examples in context
- Mīn is þīn, and þīn is þīn.What's mine is yours, and what's yours is yours.Tatoeba #13887055 by rul, translation #13886781 by rul
- Mīn is mīn, and þīn is mīn.What's mine is mine, and what's yours is mine.Tatoeba #13887106 by rul, translation #13886783 by rul
- Mīn is þīn, and þīn is mīn.What's mine is yours, and what's yours is mine.Tatoeba #13887118 by rul, translation #13886778 by rul
- Þis land is þin.This land is yours. (singular)
- Þis land is eower.This land is yours. (plural)
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Example conversation
Godric and Eadgyth are exchanging gifts.
- GodricHēr is giefu mīn.Here is my gift.
- EadgythAnd þēs hring is þīn.And this ring is yours.
- GodricIc þancie þē, Eadgyth.I thank you, Eadgyth.
- EadgythSēo giefu is nū þīn.The gift is now yours.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
