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Old Frisian

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Old Frisian
-er[ˈer]
pron
A suffix form used for the masculine nominative pronoun meaning he.

“Kōmer hē?”

Does he come?

Also means
  1. enclitic nominative of hī

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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A
Old Frisian
aldēr
adv
A word used to refer to a specific time in the past or a point in a sequence of events.

“Aldēr was hē kining.”

Then he was king.

Also means
  1. then
  2. when

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ā
Old Frisian
āk[ˈaːk]
adv
Used to indicate addition or a contrast depending on the context.

“Ik āk wil gān.”

I also want to go.

Also means
  1. also, too
  2. but, however
  3. also

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
Old Frisian
bāne[ˈbaːne]
noun
An edible seed produced by a plant.

“Hjā ēt thne bāne.”

They eat the bean.

Also means
  1. bean

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
bifiuchta
verb
To engage in a physical fight or struggle.

“Thaer wolden tha hervedar bifiuchta.”

Then the lords wanted to fight over it.

Also means
  1. to attack
  2. to fight (over something)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
bisia
verb
To notice, discover, or perceive the existence of something.

“Hē bisia thne stāf.”

He detects the staff.

Also means
  1. to detect

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
blōd[bloːd]
noun
The red liquid that flows in the bodies of people and animals. It can also refer to family relationships.

“Hī gēt of mīnum blōd.”

He comes from my blood.

Also means
  1. blood
  2. consanguinity

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
brēd[ˈbreːd]
adj
Having a large distance from side to side.

“Thiu strēte is brēd.”

The street is broad.

Also means
  1. broad
  2. wide

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
brēda
verb
To cook food, typically meat, by exposing it to direct heat.

“Hī brēda thet flēsk.”

He is roasting the meat.

Also means
  1. to roast

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
būta
conj
A conjunction used to introduce an exception or condition.

“Nei neen man būta hja.”

No man except her.

Also means
  1. unless

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
Old Frisian
dēla
verb
To share or give out portions of something to others.

“Hē wille thēt gōd dēla.”

He wants to distribute the goods.

Also means
  1. to distribute

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
dī
noun
An older or dialectal way of writing the word for a 24-hour period.

“Thit is thet dī.”

This is the day.

Also means
  1. alternative form of dei
  2. day

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
duān
verb
This is a different spelling of the word meaning to perform or complete an action. It functions as a variant of the standard form.

“Hī mōt dat duān.”

He must do that.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of dwā
  2. to do

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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F
Old Frisian
fīf[ˈfiːf]
num
The cardinal number that comes after four and before six.

“Hīe hēt fīf bēka.”

He has five books.

Also means
  1. five

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
folk
noun
A group of individuals forming a community or a collective society.

“Thät folk was stīll.”

The people were quiet.

Also means
  1. people
  2. folk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
fon[ˈfon]
prep
A word used to show belonging or connection to something.

“Hira hūs is fon stān.”

Their house is of stone.

Also means
  1. of

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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G
Old Frisian
gōd[ɡoːd]
adj
Describes something that is virtuous, satisfactory, or of high quality. It is a common adjective used to express positive attributes.

“Dat is en gōd werc.”

That is a good work.

Also means
  1. good

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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H
Old Frisian
hār[ˈhaːr]
adj
Deserving of respect and high regard. This word describes someone of high standing.

“Hīe is hār.”

He is honourable.

Also means
  1. honourable

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
hēra[ˈhɛː.ra]
verb
To perceive sounds with the ears or to be a possession of someone.

“Ik hēra thine stem.”

I hear your voice.

Also means
  1. to hear
  2. to belong to

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
hine
pronoun
This is the accusative case form of the pronoun meaning him in Old Frisian.

“Hine sagh ik.”

I saw him.

Also means
  1. accusative of hī: him
  2. him

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
hond[ˈhond]
noun
The part of the body at the end of the arm used for grasping and holding things.

“Hie hēt thā hond.”

He held the hand.

Also means
  1. hand

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
hove[ˈhove]
noun
This is the dative singular form of the noun 'hof', meaning a court or an enclosed yard. It is used in phrases where the word is governed by a preposition or indicates a location within or at a court.

“Hi sat in hove.”

He sat in the court.

Also means
  1. dative singular of hof
  2. court

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
hund
noun
A common domesticated animal known for loyalty and guarding properties.

“Thēt hund is grēt.”

The dog is big.

Also means
  1. dog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
hūs
noun
A building for human habitation.

“Thæt hūs is mīne.”

That house is mine.

Also means
  1. house

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ī
Old Frisian
īsern
noun
A strong, hard, magnetic silvery-gray metal used for building and tools.

“Thē swērd is fan īsern.”

The sword is made of iron.

Also means
  1. iron (metal)
  2. iron

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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J
Old Frisian
jō
pron
This is an alternative form of the Old Frisian pronoun for you, used as the accusative or dative object.

“Ik sjo jō.”

I see you.

Also means
  1. alternative form of jū, accusative/dative of jī
  2. you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
Old Frisian
Kerl
name
This is the Old Frisian form of the proper name Charles. It refers to a male given name, notably associated with historical figures.

“Kerl rīxode over al Frysland.”

Charles ruled over all of Frisia.

Also means
  1. Charles

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
komp[ˈkomp]Appears in an example
noun
A place where a battle or combat takes place.

“Thā fūtrath wērun op thā komp.”

The soldiers were on the battlefield.

Also means
  1. battlefield

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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L
Old Frisian
lēda[ˈleːda]
verb
To guide or show someone the way. It refers to the act of directing a person or an animal forward.

“Hī lēda thāne wīg.”

He leads the way.

Also means
  1. to lead

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
lom[ˈlom]
adj
Used to describe someone who has difficulty walking or is physically disabled.

“Hi is lom on thet fōt.”

He is lame in the foot.

Also means
  1. lame

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
lakiaAppears in an example
verb
To formally oppose or challenge something.

“Hie wol dat urdiel lakia.”

He wants to contest the judgment.

Also means
  1. to contest

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
Old Frisian
māster[ˈmaːster]
noun
A person who is in charge or has control over others. It can also refer to someone very skilled in a craft or subject.

“The māster taught the young apprentices.”

The master taught the young apprentices.

Also means
  1. master
  2. leader
  3. commissioner

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
Old Frisian
nēi[ˈneːi̯]
adj
Close in distance or relationship.

“Hē stōd nēi mī.”

He stood near me.

Also means
  1. near

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
nomaAppears in an example
noun
A word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known or identified.

“Hwat is dīn noma?”

What is your name?

Also means
  1. name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ō
Old Frisian
ōr[ˈoːr]
adjective
Refers to a different person or thing than the one already mentioned.

“Thit is ōr.”

This is other.

Also means
  1. Old West Frisian form of ōther
  2. other

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
ōther[ˈoːðer]
adj
Used to refer to a person or thing that is different from the one already mentioned.

“Hī haved ōther wīf.”

He had another wife.

Also means
  1. other
  2. second

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
Old Frisian
sex
num
The cardinal number representing the quantity of six.

“Sex manna stōdon þǣr.”

Six men stood there.

Also means
  1. six.
  2. six

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
skera
verb
To divide something using a sharp edge.

“Ek skera þæt græs.”

I cut the grass.

Also means
  1. to cut
  2. shear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
skētha
verb
To move two things apart or to end a legal union between people.

“Thia rjucht skel thāne hjūn skētha.”

The law shall separate the couple.

Also means
  1. to separate
  2. to divorce

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
skifta
verb
To separate something into parts or to put things in a specific arrangement.

“Wi skifta tha guod.”

We divide the goods.

Also means
  1. to divide
  2. to order

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
stelaAppears in an example
verb
To take something that belongs to another person without their permission and with the intent of keeping it.

“Hwa stela wil, die is unrihtwis.”

He who wants to steal is unrighteous.

Also means
  1. to steal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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T
Old Frisian
tāi[ˈtaːi̯]
adj
Used to describe something that is durable or difficult to break or chew.

“Thæt flāsk is swīthe tāi.”

The flesh is very tough.

Also means
  1. tough

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
tāne[ˈtaːne]
noun
One of the digits on the end of a human or animal foot.

“Mĩ tāne dēth wē.”

My toe hurts.

Also means
  1. toe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
tēken
noun
An object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else.

“Thit is en tēken fon godes wille.”

This is a sign of God's will.

Also means
  1. sign

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
therm[θerm]
noun
A part of the digestive system inside the body.

“The therm is in the bodig.”

The intestine is in the body.

Also means
  1. intestine
  2. guts

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ū
Old Frisian
ūser
det
A possessive determiner indicating that something belongs to us.

“Ūser hām is hēr.”

Our home is here.

Also means
  1. our

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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W
Old Frisian
wach[ˈwaχ]
intj
An interjection used to express sadness, distress, or grief.

“Wach, thi frōna is dād.”

Woe, the lord is dead.

Also means
  1. woe!

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
wāch[ˈwaːχ]
noun
A structure that forms a side of a room or building, or the muscular part of the abdomen.

“Thiu wāch is stēne.”

The wall is made of stone.

Also means
  1. wall
  2. abdominal wall

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
wit
pron
A pronoun used to refer to two people, including the speaker and one other person.

“Wit sind hēr.”

We two are here.

Also means
  1. we two

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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